Rod Graduate Programme 2026, Dublin

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ROD Graduate Programme 2026, Dublin
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Roughan & O'Donovan
Join our two-year graduate programme in autumn 2026 to gain the experience you need to become a well-rounded, professional engineer.
Job type:
Permanent
Location:
Sandyford, D.18 and Woodford, D.17
Salary:
Competitive
Closing Date:
24/10/2025
Role responsibilities
Support project engineers and project technicians on assigned projects, fulfilling the project brief in an efficient, controlled and safe manner
Support the project engineer in carrying out design, reporting, contract documentation, checking and contract implementation activity
Support senior engineering and administration personnel in their day-to-day activities
Attend site and supervise and monitor site activities where appropriate
Promote adherence to our systems and standards
Requirements
Minimum Level 8 degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent
Keen interest in the practical application of engineering
Strong analytical skills
Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
Good work ethic
Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
Work experience in the industry is an advantage
About Roughan O'Donovan
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 UK and Ireland offices.
Founded in Dublin in 1974, we plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects.
Our hands-on, director-led approach to projects and operations enables us to work collaboratively with our team to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise value for our clients and learning for our people.
We enjoy strong client, partner and stakeholder relationships, and much of our work comes from repeat business.
A welcoming and friendly company, we genuinely care about our staff and invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career growth.
Our Leeds office opened in 2019 and is now well established, with a rapidly growing team and a strong pipeline of projects.
Current And Recent Projects Include
Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co Louth, Ireland
Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
BusConnects Dublin | ROD
enhancing Motorway Operation Services | ROD
Wayfinding Centre, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | ROD
West Clare Railway Greenway | ROD
What makes our graduate programme exceptional?
High-profile projects
You will gain valuable experience by joining multidisciplinary design teams working on large, high-profile projects across a range of sectors.
A programme tailor-made for you
Your programme mentor will help you decide what you want from your career and tailor your path through the programme to best fit with your ambitions.
Dedicated mentors
You will receive one-to-one support from experienced mentors, who will guide your development and keep you on track to achieving your goals.
Challenging rotations
You will develop your technical skills by undertaking four challenging rotations, each of approximately six months duration, across a range of discipline areas, including bridges, transportation, buildings, environmental, water and site.
Continuous professional development
Most of your learning will be on-the-job, but you will also attend accredited training courses, seminars and workshops, including the Engineers Ireland CPD Certificate in Professional Engineering.
A guided path to chartership
At the end of the programme, our team of mentors, chartered professionals and technical experts will be ready to help you reach your next career milestone: becoming chartered.
To apply
Address your cover letter to Human Resources
Apply by clicking the link:
Roughan O'Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.
Roughan O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts,
Roughan O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms.
CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.
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