Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 7 years post graduate experience.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex geotechnical design solutions across major infrastructure projects including highways motorways rail active travel schemes and drainage works.
This is a crucial position within our Geotechnical team supporting the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects for both public and private sector clients across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and review geotechnical design calculations reports specifications and drawings.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior staff within the geotechnical team.
- Undertake ground investigation scoping design supervision and interpretation.
- Collaborate with civil structural and environmental engineering teams.
- Liaise with project stakeholders clients and contractors during design and construction phases.
- Ensure that all geotechnical design work is delivered to the highest quality and safety standards in accordance with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum 7 years post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
- Proven experience working on large civil infrastructure projects within a busy consultancy environment.
- Strong experience in the design and analysis of earthworks foundations retaining structures and ground improvement techniques.
- Proficient in geotechnical design software (e.g. PLAXIS SLOPE/W WALLAP Settle3 etc.).
- Chartership (CEng or approaching Chartered status) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on TII Irish Rail or NTA-led projects.
- Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design workflows.
- Project management and client-facing experience.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Career development opportunities within a global engineering group.
- Dynamic inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Exposure to high-profile and impactful infrastructure projects.
Join Us: If you are ready to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career and contribute to transformative projects across Ireland we want to hear from you. Join our growing geotechnical team at Egis in Ireland and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
