Highways Engineer

6 months ago

Cork, Ireland Arup Full time

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Highways Engineer

We currently have a requirement for an Engineer / Designer with experience in the design of roads and streets projects to join our Roads team in Ireland. The successful candidate will work within the Transport Infrastructure team delivering a range of rural and urban design projects including major TII road projects, Minor TII road improvement projects, as well as urban street design incorporating Public Transport and Active Travel and Greenway projects.

The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience within an established consultancy with flexible working options between home and office. They will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of projects for high profile clients within Ireland and further afield. This role also offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development.

Your responsibilities

The role involves supporting project teams on a variety of road and civil design projects, with the preparation and coordination of geometric design models using Open Roads Designer (ORD) or Civil 3d a core skill.The role also includes design and coordinating with other multi-disciplinary contributors to projects. You will be required to deliver projects to the required technical standards in a timely manner, reporting to the team leader or project manager as appropriate.

Preparing 3d geometric design models using ORD, Civil 3d or equivalent.Preparing technical designs for projects, including geometric alignment and drainage, drawings, reports, correspondence and other outputs in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the delivery programme.Ensuring that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with guidance from senior members of staff.Implementing the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables and ensure compliance with H&S requirements.Communicating effectively and in a team environment with colleagues and project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.

Current Projects/Skills and attributes needed

Compulsory Purchase Orders.Utility/Service Diversions.Stakeholder Engagement.Public Consultation.TII Publications (Standards and Technical).Traffic signs and road markings (Traffic Signs Manual).Vehicle Restraint Systems.AutoCAD and ArcMap GISRoad Safety Audits.

Your Education/Profile

Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.5-7 years post graduate experience, preferably in a consultancy environment.Chartered or working towards chartered professional status.Geometric Design experience on major projects (Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D or equivalent).Drainage Design (Micro drainage or similar).Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.Ability to effectively manage your time and deliver projects in a timely manner.Contract Documentation Preparation.

Projects 

TII Major Rural Road Schemes (Phase 1-4) working for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities;Design and Build / PPP projects working for leading Irish and overseas contractors. Rural and Urban Road Improvement SchemesActive Travel projects in urban settings and rural GreenwaysPublic Transport Priority Projects and Development of TII Design Standards and associated research projects with European partners such as Conference of European Directors of Road (CEDR);

What to expect at Arup:

A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance. Competitive performance-based salary growth.A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

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