Civil Structural Engineer

H&MV Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking a Civil Structural Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to lead civil design, coordination and modelling for utilities, including HV cables routes, trench sections, ducting and joint bays.

You will work with in-house electrical design and project teams, develop earthworks designs, ensure compliance with client specs and standards, mentor graduates and engage with authorities to obtain approvals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering at Level 8 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design elements of grid line projects with in-house teams.
• Develop and review earthworks designs, levels, grading and platforms.
• Ensure designs meet client specs and codes of practice.
• Coordinate with project managers and quantity surveyors on cost, plan and delivery.
• Ensure deliverables follow design management procedures.
• Mentor graduate engineers and review their work.
• Specify topographical and utility survey needs; attend sites to identify clashes.
• Engage with authorities/municipalities/utilities for sign-off and approvals.
• Review and respond to utility design submissions and sub-contractor technical submissions.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Project coordination

BIM

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Education

Level 8+ Civil Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Ireland - Limerick/ Cork/ Thurles/ Dublin

Department: Civil Structural Engineering

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We're at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, teamwork, excellence, respect & sustainability. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn't just a goal - it's a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We're not here to keep up - we're here to lead.

The role:

H&MV Engineering are looking for a Civil Structural Design Engineer with +4 years based experience in civil design, coordination and modelling relating to utilities and specifically HV cables routs including route alignments, trench sections, ducting, joint bays.

Role requirements:

• Leading the Civil and Structural Design elements of grid line projects using industry standard software and co-ordinating design with the in-house electrical design and construction / project management teams.
• Develop and review earthworks designs, including technical reports, levels, grading, cut/fill, SPA, working areas and platforms
• Ensuring civil and structural design elements for projects are in line with client specification, current industry guidance and codes of practice.
• Project Engineering; liaising with project managers and quantity surveyors regarding costing, planning and delivery of Civil & Structural elements.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are undertaken in accordance with the company's design management procedures.
• Mentoring graduate engineers and ensuring their work is of a high standard.
• Specifying topographical and utility survey requirements, and attending site during the works to identify clashes and risks to the grid line.
• Engagement with local authorities/municipalities/utilities and third parties to ensure design is in accordance with planning requirements and gains sign off and manage the associated consent and approval requirements.
• Experience with utility design submissions and responding to design logs.
• Managing and responding to sub-contractor technical submissions.

Skills required:

• Level 8 or higher qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• High level of computer literacy with proficiency in relevant software like Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Irish/EU and UK/BS standards, DNO/IDNO requirements
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving same.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a preference for verbal communication and management.
• Good communication skills and proficient with writing technical reports.
• Civil/Structural design experience and knowledge of underground utility design and coordination. Experience creating IFC level drawings and as-built information to industry standard.
• Critical thinking skills with aptitude for innovative design and value engineering.
• Experience of HDD or other trenchless technology is advantageous.
• Team player who demonstrates high level of initiative.
• BIM familiarity is also advantageous.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver industrial/commercial projects.
• Experience interacting with International clients.
• Experience in the HV electrical industry is a bonus.
• Full clean driving licence.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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