Civil/Structural Engineer

Mercury Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join their Central Engineering team in Dublin. This prestigious role offers the opportunity to work on large scale multidisciplinary projects within an internationally recognized engineering firm.

The ideal candidate will have 6-15 years of experience, with strong knowledge of Eurocode and relevant regulations. Proficiency in technical design, particularly in steel and concrete, and familiarity with software such as AutoCAD and Tekla are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience working in a design consultancy.
• Proficiency in technical design of structures, specifically with steel and concrete materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and evaluate structural designs of international projects.
• Prepare design calculations using industry standard software.
• Represent Mercury at meetings with clients and consultants.

Skills

Proficiency in technical design of structures

Understanding of load path through buildings

Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Tekla

Effective communication skills

Good report writing skills

Education

BEng or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope of the Role

We are looking to appointa Civil/Structural Engineer to our Central Engineering team in Dublin. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary division that is trusted to deliver some of the industry's most challenging and time critical engineering projects.

Our need to recruit comes from the success of delivering for our clients in the Data Centre sector. This is a great opportunity for a design engineer with 6-15 years’ experience to work within an internationally renowned engineering firm, working on large scale multidiscipline projects. You should have the ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro‑active way.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• To undertake and evaluating the structural design of international projects, with a strong working knowledge of Eurocode and the relevant local annexes specific to the project’s location. The ability to research and comprehend local regulations is also essential.
• Preparation of design calculations on industry standard software for a variety of buildings.
• Review of drawings and specifications.
• Representing Mercury at meetings with clients and consultants.
• Maintaining records and archives to company standards.
• Site surveys and inspections.
• Manage own workload and workload of others.
• Assist in preparing and managing scope of works for Mercury sub consultants.
• Raise RFIs and technical submittals during Structural design development.
• Review development of established standard details and specifications.
• Technical responsibility for Quality associated with design deliverables.
• Review of structural submissions.
• Ensure consistency of approach across packages.

Essential Criteria for the Role

• Minimum BEng or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering or related subject
• Working towards Chartership
• Experience working in a design consultancy – experience of working within a contractor environment is desirable.
• Proficiency in technical design of structures, specifically with both steel and concrete materials (including in‑situ and precast), is essential.
• Proficiency in understanding the flow of forces, or ‘load path’, through a building structure.
• Comprehensive understanding of lateral resisting systems used in building stabilisation.
• Good level of computer literacy in using Windows, AutoCad, Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer (or similar structural design software), and Microsoft packages is required. Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam and BIM360 would be advantageous
• Capable of accurate work under pressure and able to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Able to see wider picture outside own discipline in projects is essential.
• Financial awareness useful but ability to develop this skill is required.
• Able to understand and express technical concepts in written and verbal language.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
• Be willing to be mobile, travel within Ireland and abroad for project related work when required.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.