Civil Infrastructure Engineer, Dublin, Ireland

Meinhardt UK and Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Birthday leave

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Chartership support

Job summary

Meinhardt Ireland is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Dublin to join our growing team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of civil and development infrastructure projects, from feasibility through detailed design and construction, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering, has consultancy experience, and is proficient in drainage design, SuDS, and Irish standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in civil/infrastructure design within a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Irish standards and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil infrastructure solutions for development projects.
• Design drainage networks for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use sites.
• Prepare drainage strategies and detailed designs per Irish standards.
• Use Causeway Flow to model drainage proposals.
• Contribute to SuDS, attenuation, and flow control designs.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and coordination with CAD.
• Carry out site visits and construction-stage support.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, planners, and authorities.
• Assist with project documentation, reports, and design submissions.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Drainage design

SuDS design

Flood risk assessments

Roads & levels design

DMURS knowledge

Uisce Éireann Design Standards

Causeway Flow

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

Meinhardt Ireland is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivering civil, structural and mobility design services from its Dublin office. As part of the wider Meinhardt Group, the business combines local knowledge with international expertise to deliver practical, innovative and high-quality engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors including residential, mixed-use, commercial, retail, energy, data centres and infrastructure.

We are committed to creating sustainable, resilient and efficient developments, working closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders from concept through to detailed design and construction.

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing Dublin team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to work on a diverse portfolio of civil and development infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction. The role will suit someone with strong technical capability, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

• Supporting the delivery of innovative and cost-effective civil infrastructure solutions for a variety of development projects.
• Designing stormwater and foul drainage networks for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
• Preparing drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs in line with Irish standards, local authority requirements and best practice.
• Using Causeway Flow drainage software to develop, model and assess drainage proposals.
• Contributing to the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), attenuation systems, flow control elements and associated infrastructure.
• Assisting in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, infrastructure reports and technical submissions for planning and design stages.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts and technical details, including coordination with CAD technicians.
• Undertaking site visits and inspections, and contributing to construction-stage support where required.
• Coordinating with internal multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders including clients, architects, planners, local authorities and utility providers.
• Supporting project delivery in relation to programme, technical quality, design coordination and client communication.
• Assisting with project documentation, correspondence, reports and design submissions

What we’re looking for

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Master’s degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering is preferrable.
• Experience in a civil/infrastructure design role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Experience in some or all of the following areas:
  • civil infrastructure design
  • surface water and foul water drainage design
  • SuDS design
  • flood risk and drainage assessments
  • roads and levels design for site development projects
  • Working knowledge of DMURS
  • Working knowledge of Uisce Eireann Design Standards
• Specific experience using Causeway Flow drainage software.
• Experience in the preparation of engineering reports, drawings and design submissions.
• A strong understanding of relevant design standards, approvals processes and infrastructure delivery requirements in Ireland.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented approach.

Desirable

• Experience working on projects across residential, commercial, retail, energy (wind and solar) or data centre sectors.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD / Civil 3D or similar design and drafting software.
• Knowledge of Irish planning, statutory approvals and utility coordination processes.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status or an interest in pursuing chartership.
• Site experience and confidence in attending project meetings and inspections.

Why join Meinhardt Ireland

At Meinhardt Ireland, you’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team delivering high-quality engineering solutions on a broad range of projects. The company offers the opportunity to develop your technical and professional skills while contributing to meaningful projects that shape communities and support sustainable development.

You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, client focus and technical excellence.

Company Benefits Include

• Annual Leave of 23 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave – an additional day off on your birthday (to be taken in the month of your birthday)
• Employers pension contribution
• Life Assurance and Payment Protection Cover
• Group Income Protection scheme, including access to Legal & General health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working hours
• Laya Health Insurance
• Two company socials per year
• Chartership support
• Professional membership cost covered