Assistant Engineer

Rhomberg Sersa Rail Holding GmbH; Kildare; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Rhomberg Sersa Ireland (RSIE) is seeking an Assistant Engineer with a Civil Engineering degree and at least 2 years' experience. You will support alignment control, quality assurance, and asset management in modern rail construction projects.

The role offers opportunities to move quickly into autonomous technical management positions and involves day-to-day planning, reporting, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• 2 years work experience in civil/rail construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day technical management of alignment control for track maintenance.
• Client liaison: planning, brief analysis, reporting.
• Quality data gathering and analysis; manage high-value equipment.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial submissions for tenders.

Skills

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Roster flexibility

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Driving Licence

Tools

GNSS surveying

LIDAR scanning

BIM/digital twinning

Job description

Assistant Engineer

Rhomberg Sersa Ireland (RSIE) specialises in the rail industry. A member of the Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG), we deliver Railway Operation, Maintenance and Construction services to the Irish market, primarily via the operation of On Track Machines (OTMs) on behalf of Irish Rail.

Our key priorities as a company are our staff and our clients.

We work closely with our sister companies in 9 different countries, offering career development and training opportunities to all our staff.

There is ongoing and significant investment within RSIE to meet the rapidly growing demand for rail services in Ireland, encompassing both our existing business and upcoming major rail infrastructure developments.

Rhomberg Sersa Ireland offers multiple and clear career progression opportunities for current and future employees as the company continues to grow.

Job Description

The successful candidate will hold a Degree in Civil Engineering along with a minimum of 2 years work experience and a broad interest in modern mechanised infrastructure construction methods. This will include technology led alignment control, quality assurance and asset management systems.

It is anticipated that the ideal candidate will progress quickly into autonomous technical management positions within <5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day technical management of alignment control in support of track maintenance activities.
• Client liaison including works planning, technical brief analysis and communication, works support and reporting.
• Quality management including data gathering and analysis, and management of high value equipment.
• Assistance in preparing technical and commercial submissions for future tenders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to work autonomously in high pressure situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and suppliers
• An interest in modern construction technology and systems
• Willingness to innovate and problem solve
• Technology proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work, willingness to work around a roster that includes days, nights and weekends
• Good organisational skills.

Qualification Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Full Clean Driving Licence to be able to drive company vehicles
• IT / Technology Proficiencies
• 2 years work experience

Desirable experience, skills and qualifications

• Familiarity with modern land surveying methods, equipment and functional outputs (e.g. GNSS based survey control networks, LIDAR scanning, BIM/digital twinning)
• Extra curricular interests and activities demonstrating commitment, teamwork and social responsibility.

Total Compensation €55k

(includes salary €50k, company van, fuel card and company pension)

• Salary €50,000 per annum
• Company Van, Toll Tag and Fuel Card
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Company Pension
• Private employee medical insurance after six months
• Ongoing training and development
• Outstanding opportunities for career progression in a growth industry