Civil Design Engineers

Tetra Tech Europe; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartered status support

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking Civil Design Engineers to join our water infrastructure team with positions in Dublin, Cork or Galway. You will work on important Irish water projects, delivering safe, resilient assets and supporting long-term programmes with hands-on design and planning.

We seek 3+ years to 10+ years of experience, with a Masters in Civil Engineering and an aspiration to Chartered status. Hybrid working, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and chartership support are

Qualifications

• Master's or Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Aspiration to obtain Chartered status with Engineers Ireland.
• Experience on water sector infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish control over live projects and deliver robust planning and reporting.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners.
• Support progression of water sector investment programmes through project controls.

Skills

Water sector project experience

Planning and cost estimation

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's or Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status aspiration

Tools

CAD

Civil3D

GIS

Hydraulic modelling

Job description

Tetra Tech is looking for Civil Design Engineers to join us in shaping the future of water sector infrastructure. Positions available in Dublin, Cork, or Galway.

Join a team delivering some of Ireland’s most important water infrastructure projects and play a hands‑on role in shaping safe, resilient and sustainable critical infrastructure assets. We are looking for technically confident civil engineers ranging in experience from a minimum of 3 years to 10+ years. This role offers the opportunity to influence large‑scale, long‑term programmes, work with multidisciplinary teams on high‑impact projects, and progress your career through meaningful technical responsibility and chartership support.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is delivering a significant portfolio of water infrastructure projects that are critical for regional and national water delivery. The successful candidates will have a hands‑on role in the design and delivery of water infrastructure across a broad range of projects.

Your Impact in This Position

In the short term, you will establish strong control over live projects, build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners, and quickly add value through robust planning and clear reporting.

In the medium term, you will help drive consistency across delivery, improve project controls, and support the successful progression of significant water sector investment programmes.

In the longer term, this role offers the chance to broaden your 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 and past experience with standard design tools (e.g., CAD, Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modelling) and design standards for water services networks and treatment facilities (desirable)
• 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 obtain Chartered status with Engineers Ireland in the near future

Working Environment

The role is 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. Travel to client sites, planning authority meetings and project locations across Ireland will be required on an occasional basis.

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.