Civil Engineer - Water

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the Water team, tackling critical challenges in water and wastewater engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects that shape the future of Ireland's water infrastructure. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, enhance your skills, and contribute to innovative solutions that address sustainability and operational advancements. With a commitment to safety, integrity, and inclusion, this established industry player provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the water sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater engineering industry required.
• Minimum of an accredited Honours STEM Degree and working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile projects in water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery.

Skills

Water Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Team Collaboration

Technical Design Skills

Mentoring Junior Staff

Project Management Principles

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Honours STEM Degree (NFQ Level 8)

Job description

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

Jacobs has secured multiple multi-year contracts and projects with leading clients in Ireland, the UK, and across the globe. We currently have opportunities for Engineers of all disciplines to join our Water team in Ireland to deliver on these fantastic opportunities. Successful candidates will join a team of over 150 professionals in Ireland, working on a range of high-profile projects and become a part of a World Leading Company with excellent career prospects.

About the Water Team

Here in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Belfast, our growing Water team boasts an extensive portfolio working on high profile, challenging projects, providing multidisciplinary solutions to water, wastewater, environment and flood management. From feasibility studies and planning, to design, construction management and operations and maintenance, we bring together the talent and expertise necessary to deliver success.

Successful candidates will be afforded the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance experience and skills while working towards development of solutions to deliver Ireland’s future water infrastructure. There will be opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a range of projects from strategic planning for water resources through to delivery of individual projects and programmes or work which will identify solutions for new and upgrade water and wastewater assets.

Successful candidates will work within multi-disciplinary teams engaging with civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental and communication teams. Candidates with relevant skill set who may not have water sector experience will also be considered.

Here's What You'll Need

• Experience in the water or wastewater engineering industry.
• Minimum of an accredited Honours STEM Degree (NFQ Level 8) and working towards Chartership or equivalent.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrable technical or design skills.
• Experience of, or be able to demonstrate ability of, mentoring or supporting junior staff.
• Interest in future technologies and knowledge about the challenges within industry, including; data, carbon and sustainability.
• Holistic understanding of the various facets of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Understanding/awareness of Project Management principles including scheduling, budgeting and contracts.

Our People

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.