Civil Engineer Detailed Design - (Dublin, Cork)

GeoWorld; Dublin, Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking Civil Engineers at all levels to join our teams across the country. You will contribute to detailed design and Design & Build projects in the water and wastewater sector, delivering sustainable solutions for thriving communities.

Senior roles involve leading projects from concept through completion with a strong focus on regulatory and safety compliance, mentorship, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering with detailed design for water and wastewater assets.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and project lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Irish water sector regulations and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; leadership experience for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Ensure technical delivery meets Irish regulatory and safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• Contribute to mentoring and team development (for senior roles).
• Demonstrate exemplary health, safety, and wellbeing practices in line with our BeyondZero approach.
• Build and strengthen relationships with our water sector clients.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Lifecycle management

Irish water regulations

Communication & teamwork

Leadership (senior roles)

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 Ireland’s water sector is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with significant investment and innovation driving improvements in water and wastewater infrastructure nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping sustainable solutions that will serve communities for generations to come.

We’re proud to be at the forefront of this change, partnering with Irish Water and other key stakeholders to deliver projects that make a real impact. From feasibility and planning to design, construction, and operations, we bring together exceptional talent and expertise to deliver success. We are looking for Civil Engineers at all levels from early‑career professionals to experienced leaders to join our teams across Ireland. Whether you’re starting out or ready to take on a senior role, you’ll help deliver detailed design and Design & Build projects in the water and wastewater sector. For senior roles, you’ll lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory and safety standards. For those earlier in their career, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills on major frameworks and work alongside industry experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support or lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Ensure technical delivery meets Irish regulatory and safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• Contribute to mentoring and team development (for senior roles).
• Demonstrate exemplary health, safety, and wellbeing practices in line with our BeyondZero approach.
• Build and strengthen relationships with our water sector clients.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, with knowledge of detailed design and/or design‑and‑build projects for water and wastewater assets.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and project lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Irish water sector regulations and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; leadership experience for senior roles.
• Professional membership (Engineers Ireland, ICE, or CIWEM) desirable but not essential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.