Senior Project Engineer

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for Senior Project Engineers (Transport) to be based at our various offices in Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo or Kilkenny.About The TeamOur Transport Infrastructure team in Ireland is over 170 strong, spread across all our 5 offices.Our team delivers all our projects in-house, and we maximise hands-on learning across key transport technical areas including bridges, civils, geotechnical, geometry, sustainability, traffic, road safety, asset management.We get to work on some of the most interesting transport projects in Ireland and the UK, including the likes of Killaloe Bypass & Shannon Bridge Crossing, Navan Rail Line upgrade, and Dublin Metrolink.You will get the opportunity to work on interesting projects that matter, working alongside and learning from industry experts, while achieving your career goals.Your ImpactJoin RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world.Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.What You Will Be DoingThe Senior Project Engineer in Transport will work on the design and delivery of a wide range of transport infrastructure, such as roads, civil infrastructure, and sustainable transport projects including rail, greenways, active travel, asset management and safety, from Inception through Planning, Design and Construction.The Senior Project Engineer WillTake responsibility for preparation of designs and reports appropriate to her/his experience level at all stages of a project lifecycle.Ensure RPS quality and management procedures are complied with.Able to motivate her/himself, takes ownership of issues and seek team participation to achieve best solution.Willing to learn and develop.Able to work on projects in a collaborative Level 2 BIM environment.Ensure understanding of project management objectives.Engage with Clients and design teams for project delivery.Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new marketsConduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.Who We Are Looking ForExtensive experience in the design of Transport projects, including roads, rail, public transport, etc.Experience in Active Travel and Greenway projects.Suitable experience across design and construction phases (including Design & Build experience).Detailed knowledge of the relevant Irish and/or UK standards, including NTA, TII and DMRB design standards and guidance notesExperience working on projects at various phases from options, preliminary design, tender design, detailed design, and construction.Experience in liaising with Clients and working with them to achieve the required solutions.Contract Documents experience advantageous, including Bills of Quantities, Specification, Contract DrawingsAbility to prepare 3D models using Civil 3D or OpenRoads and be familiar with working in a collaborative Level 2 BIM environment.Experience of working with drainage design software such as MicroDrainage to a high level of competency.Experience in other software such as HEC-RAS, Causeway Flow etc is an advantage.Experience of highway drainage system design, culvert design, attenuation and pollution control design and natural catchment analysis.Strong communication and presentation skills.Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work closely with Clients to achieve high levels of satisfaction and win-win outcomes.Project Management – Extensive experience in all aspects of delivering projects and programmes of work, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.Experience of leading, coaching and training project managers.QualificationsA Level 8 honours degree in Civil Engineering or related field.Ideally a Level 9 master's degree in engineering or cognate discipline.Other specialist qualification in a transport related discipline is an advantageIdeally Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartered engineer status.What is in it for you?We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers.Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do.We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas.We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech CompanyIn **** RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability.As part of Tetra Tech's strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes.We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them.We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment.With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.About Tetra TechTetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.