Bridge Design Engineer

Overview

Bridge Design Engineer / Senior Engineer – Dublin or Cork. Permanent role at Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD).

Location: Dublin or Cork

Salary: Competitive

Roughan O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading, privately owned civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy. We employ a multidisciplinary team of over 250 people in our four Ireland and UK offices. Founded in Dublin in 1974, we plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects. Our hands-on, director-led approach enables us to work collaboratively to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise value for our clients and learning for our people. We invest in personal and professional development through all stages of career growth.

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineer, you will play an integral role in the design and delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary projects. You will be supported throughout by our teams in Ireland and the UK.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with existing and new bridge and civil structures across a range of materials and forms, including superstructure, substructure and articulation elements
• Participate in early project stages, including scoping, surveys, inspection and investigative works, optioneering and scheme design
• Undertake detailed design work, including modelling, calculations and drawing production oversight
• Prepare documents, including technical reports, specifications and contract documents
• Undertake independent design checking and provide construction stage support
• Interface with clients from local and national authorities, consultants, and design-build contractors

Essential Requirements

• Hold or will shortly achieve the title of CEng with Engineers Ireland, ICE, IStructE or equivalent
• A minimum of three years' relevant professional bridges design experience in the civil or structural engineering sector
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Good technical knowledge and engineering understanding of bridges
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience in written and in-person interaction with external parties
• Good knowledge of structural analysis software including finite element analysis
• Good knowledge of and experience in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and other standards including Eurocodes
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English

Desirable

Multidisciplinary consultancy or contracting experience from allied civil engineering disciplines, such as highways, structures, geotechnics, rail or water.

What to Expect When You Join

You will be part of a highly motivated team recognised for technical skill and excellence. You will contribute to the delivery of a broad range of civil and structural projects, predominantly within roads and bridges. You will have access to our CPD programme and a workplace that supports growth, flexibility and creativity.

Current And Recent Projects

• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
• Renfrew Bridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland
• Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UK
• Humber Bridge Maintenance Operation, UK
• A5 Western Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme, Northern Ireland
• Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co Louth, Ireland

Benefits

Health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life-event supports, 25 days annual leave, contributory pension, and training opportunities tailored to your needs.

To Apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources. Apply by clicking the link:

Roughan O'Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. For compliance, RO'D will retain recruitment records for at least one year. RO'D is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms without a valid written search agreement.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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