Senior Project Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Project Engineer - Transport role at RPS . RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for Senior Project Engineers (Transport) to be based at our offices in Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo or Kilkenny.
About The Team
Our Transport Infrastructure team in Ireland is over 170 strong, spread across five offices. We deliver projects in-house and provide hands-on learning across key transport technical areas including bridges, civils, geotechnical, geometry, sustainability, traffic, road safety, and asset management. You will have the opportunity to work on important transport projects in Ireland and the UK, such as Killaloe Bypass & Shannon Bridge Crossing, Navan Rail Line upgrade, and Dublin Metrolink, learning from industry experts while achieving your career goals.
Your Impact
Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work uses cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change worldwide. Discover your full potential – grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
What You Will Be Doing
The 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.
Take 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 herself/himself, take 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 markets.
Conduct 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 For
Extensive 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 notes.
Experience 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 Drawings.
Ability 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.
Qualifications
A 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 advantage.
Ideally 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 and management and executive coaching and 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. We embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles, and value a mix of experiences to develop ideas. 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 Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a 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. RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career. We support flexible and hybrid working to meet client needs in a way that works for you.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra 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, we address complex problems by Leading with Science to manage the entire water cycle, protect the environment, design sustainable infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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