Graduate Civil Engineer

Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water (Dublin)

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

What will you get?

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions.

The GDP allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an on-the-job learning experience; you'll work with your manager and mentor to collect learning experiences that are most meaningful for you. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

About The Opportunity

Jacobs has secured multi-year contracts and projects with leading clients in the water sector throughout Ireland and the UK. We need a range of skills to deliver these opportunities and are recruiting professionals from all disciplines who are growing their careers in the water sector. We embrace flexible working and welcome candidates based throughout Ireland and the UK.

You will join our team of over 1000 water professionals, working on a range of high-profile projects and becoming part of a World Leading Company with excellent career prospects. You will work with teams who have a successful track record in delivering projects specialising in water / wastewater networks, water / wastewater treatment, asset management, integrated catchment management, network modelling and project/programme management. You will work within a multi-disciplinary structure, striving for technical excellence, delivering projects for agreed timeframes and budgets.

Due to unprecedented demand in the water sector, our teams are currently working on programmes of work for the major water companies in Ireland undertaking the following range of activities.

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing innovative and sustainable solutions
• Design of water treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks to supply drinking water
• Design of wastewater treatment plants and drainage network assets to improve river quality
• Design of pressure and gravity pipelines
• Design of site layouts in markets such as water, datacentres and energy and power
• Preparation of feasibility studies for new water and wastewater assets

Here's what you'll need

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering or similar
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to work in Ireland

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

Application deadline: 19 October 2025. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications, but the role may be filled before the next window.

What Else We Provide

• A flexible workstyle with hybrid working and support for balance of work/life commitments
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, with a culture of caring and a mental health champion network
• Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively program with matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to Jacobs.

We are committed to inclusion and belonging, and we support flexible working to help you perform your best. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.