Senior / Principal Engineer - Water

Overview

Senior / Principal Engineer - Water role at RPS, a Tetra Tech company. Our Water and Utilities team is based in Ireland (Dublin, Galway or Cork). Focus areas include Water Services, Flooding & Drainage Projects.

About The Team

You will be central to the water & drainage team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield.

About The Role

As a part of a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities. You will design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. Our global network supports our clients to develop winning solutions for their communities.

Your Impact

Join 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.

Responsibilities

• Report to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.
• Work as part of an integrated team to deliver various projects on programme for our clients.
• Carry out site inspections and prepare reports with recommendations including design calculations, drawings, estimates and construction packs.
• Present reports at client meetings for review and discussion.
• Assist others within the company in delivering projects, as may be required.
• Deliver engineering consultancy services to a level expected from a competent and professional Chartered Engineer.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline. A post graduate Level 9 Masters would be advantageous.
• Chartered membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or Institute of Civil Engineers.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the design/delivery of one or more of the following – water networks, wastewater collection systems, water & wastewater treatment infrastructure, surface water collection & management systems, flood defence infrastructure.
• Candidates should have a background of working within the Water Services or Flooding & Drainage sectors and demonstrate experience of successful delivery on projects.
• Possess a high level of technical capability.
• A track record in the delivery of water services projects.

Key Skills / Attributes

• Knowledge and experience of public works construction contracts.
• Experience in undertaking and leading detailed engineering design and preparing civil and structural specifications for civil engineering infrastructure.
• Experience in the preparation of construction contract documents for water services or flooding & drainage infrastructure.
• Experience of working as part of Employer-led and/or Contractor-led design teams.
• Excellent IT skills, familiar with MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel).
• Experience in the use of civil engineering design packages e.g., CAD (Civil 3D preferable) and relevant simulation software (e.g., EPANET, WinDes, Infoworks).
• Knowledge of BIM would be advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and work within a team.

What We Offer You

Competitive salaries, opportunities to invest, and a comprehensive range of benefits including: 23 days holiday increasing with service + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Disability Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and Sponsored Education. We also encourage global mobility opportunities.

What Happens Next

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If progressed, you'll have a conversation with a recruiter followed by a two-stage interview process with the Team. All applications will be considered, and we aim to respond within seven working days.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

We're a connected community, enabling flexible working and collaboration. Our offices support hybrid working to meet client needs.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure with over 30,000 employees worldwide. We deliver solutions by Leading with Science to address the full water cycle and support the clean energy transition.

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