Design Engineer

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Roughan & O'donovan Full time

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a design engineer with at least four years' relevant experience for a permanent position within our transportation team.

Job type: Permanent

Location: Santry, Dublin 17, Ireland

About the role

You will join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that has successfully delivered transportation projects including upgraded rail lines, light railways, motorways, public transport facilities, rural roads, cycleways, and pedestrian schemes across Ireland and the UK.

Our team has the experience and skills to cover the full life cycle of transport assets—from initial investigations and modelling, through construction management, to maintenance of transport networks.

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent).
  • At least four years' post-qualification experience in the design or construction of civil engineering projects.
  • Good knowledge of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications and the National Highways Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
  • Good knowledge of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), the Traffic Signs Manual, the Cycle Design Manual, and the Traffic Management Guidelines Manual.
  • Good knowledge of construction procurement processes.
  • Basic knowledge of the planning application process.
  • Experience in preparing reports.
  • Experience in implementing quality procedures and maintaining records.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Working knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling).
  • High proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Motivated individual with a strong work ethic.
  • A master's degree in civil engineering (Level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent).
  • Chartered membership of a recognized professional engineering body.
  • Competency in AutoCAD.
  • Competency in 3D modelling software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and MX.
  • Competency in traffic modelling software packages, such as Paramics, LinSig, and Junctions.
About Roughan & O'Donovan

ROD is a leading civil, environmental, and structural engineering consultancy employing a multidisciplinary team of over 200 people from 20 different nationalities in Irish and UK offices.

We invest heavily in our employees' personal and professional development, offering CPD accreditation, ICE training schemes, and support programs for graduate and chartership progression.

Our benefits include wellness packages, flexible working, and life-event supports. We foster a friendly environment with active social activities such as surfing weekends, ski trips, rugby, and cycling challenges.

How to apply
  • Address your cover letter to Human Resources.

Roughan & O'Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

We retain recruitment records for at least one year in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted without a valid search agreement are considered our property, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired.

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