Bridge Engineering Technician - Dublin

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dublin seeks a talented Bridge Engineering Technician. This permanent role requires a minimum of seven years' experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and structural detailing. Responsibilities include producing engineering models and detailed drawings, along with mentoring junior staff. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, access to training, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a higher certificate in civil or structural engineering.
• Seven years of relevant experience in modelling and drafting of bridge and civil structures.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CADS-RC, and structural steelwork detailing.
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, motivated and focused with attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Production of engineering models, drawings, and details for various types of bridges.
• Preparation of conceptual and detailed design drawings.
• Review of steel fabrication drawings and shop drawings.
• Guidance and mentorship of junior colleagues.
• Deliver high-quality drawings in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues.

Skills

AutoCAD

CADS-RC

Structural steelwork detailing

3D modelling

Fluent English

Education

Higher certificate in civil or structural engineering (Level 6)

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Bridge Engineering Technician - Dublin

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is seeking to appoint a talented bridge engineering technician with a minimum of seven years' relevant experience for a permanent position within our bridges group in Dublin.

Job type:Permanent

Location:Sandyford, Dublin 18 or Woodford, Dublin 17

Salary:Competitive

About the role

As an experienced bridge engineering technician, you will play an integral role in the delivery of our bridge and multidisciplinary projects. You will be supported throughout by our teams in Ireland and the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Production of engineering models, drawings and details for various types of bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other civil structures
• Preparation of conceptual design and detailed design drawings
• Performance of the role of project technician on multidisciplinary projects
• Review of steel fabrication drawings and shop drawings
• Delivery of high-quality engineering drawings in a timely manner
• Guidance and mentorship of junior colleagues

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 Ireland and UK 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.

Essential

• A minimum of a higher certificate in civil or structural engineering (Level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience of modelling and drafting of bridge and civil structures
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CADS-RC, and structural steelwork detailing
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality drawings
• Motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a busy work environment with tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in 3D modelling using AutoCAD or other suitable software
• Proficiency in a range of software packages, such as Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks

What to expect when you join ROD

When you join ROD, you will become part of a highly motivated team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will be involved in the delivery of an interesting and broad range of civil and bridge structural engineering projects. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility, and creativity.

Current and recent projects include:

• Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co Louth, Ireland
• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
• Renfrew Bridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland
• Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UK
• Humber Bridge Maintenance Operation, UK

We offer health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From crazy golf, escape rooms, archery and barbecues to five-a-side football, quizzes, and charity events, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

Why consider this opportunity?

At ROD, we believe that it is the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are. Our work has been recognised for its design excellence, with our projects winning many prestigious industry awards in Ireland and the UK.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, contributory pension, and training opportunities tailored to your needs.

To apply

• Address your cover letter to Human Resources
• Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/q5iLp

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

For compliance purposes, Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising from the recruitment process.

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 a candidate(s) being hired.