Civil Design Engineers

Tetra Tech Europe; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking experienced Civil Design Engineers to work on significant water infrastructure projects in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Candidates should possess a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering and ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the water sector.

The role involves project management, client relationships, and implementing design tools like CAD and GIS. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Civil Engineering, preferably in the water sector.
• Aspiration to become Chartered with Engineers Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Establish control over live projects and build trusted relationships.
• Drive consistency across project delivery and improve project controls.
• Broaden experience across major infrastructure delivery.

Skills

Experience on water sector infrastructure projects/programmes

Planning, design and cost estimation

Relationship development with colleagues and clients

Solid technical and analytical skills

CAD, Civil3D, GIS knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Good time management skills

Education

Masters or Honours Degree (Level 8+) in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Civil3D

GIS

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Water Sector Infrastructure

Tetra Tech is looking for Civil Design Engineers with a minimum of 3 years up to 10+ years of experience to deliver Ireland’s most important water infrastructure projects. Positions are available in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

The successful candidate will take a hands‑on role in the design and delivery of water infrastructure across a broad range of projects, managing live projects and building trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Short term: establish strong control over live projects, build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners, and add value through robust planning and clear reporting.
• Medium term: drive consistency across delivery, improve project controls, and support the successful progression of significant water sector investment programmes.
• Long term: broaden experience across major infrastructure delivery, develop deeper client‑side expertise, and progress into more senior roles.

Core Capabilities

• Experience on water sector infrastructure projects/programmes
• Planning, design and cost estimation experience (appropriate to the grade/role)
• Ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, design team members, clients and contractors
• Solid technical and analytical skills with demonstrable problem‑solving abilities
• Working knowledge of standard design tools such as CAD, Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modelling, and design standards for water services networks and treatment facilities
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Interest in continuous professional development and learning
• Full driver’s licence desirable and valid work permit to work in Ireland

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters or Honours Degree (Level 8+) in Civil Engineering
• Aspiration to become Chartered with Engineers Ireland in the near future

Working Environment

The roles are based in Dublin, Cork or Galway with hybrid working and agile office arrangements. Office attendance will be balanced to meet project and client needs while supporting flexible working for work‑life balance. Occasional travel to client sites, planning authority meetings and project locations across Ireland is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.