Construction - Civil Engineer Internship/Placement

Glanua; Connacht; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ireland is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role offers exposure to water and wastewater projects, allowing you to develop foundational skills in civil engineering. Interns will gain hands-on experience, learning vital technical and professional skills under the guidance of senior staff. This internship is designed to support your growth and may lead to a position in the company's Graduate Programme upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a project team.
• Demonstrates eagerness to develop professional skills.
• Ability to engage in continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ongoing projects.
• Promote Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
• Gain practical experience in engineering activities.
• Develop foundational surveying and level setting skills.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand pricing, planning, and execution.
• Engage in continuous learning and deliver assigned tasks on time.
• Observe site operations and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to quality control and documentation processes.
• Assist with preparing project reports and drawings.
• Support graduate programme pathway discussions after internship.

Skills

Analytical

Communications

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

Education

No Qualification

Tools

BIM/Revit

Laser levels

Dumpy levels

Job description

Map Share/Print

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

As a Civil Engineer Intern, you will be part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of water and wastewater projects from design through to completion and handover to the client. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to learn from industry-leading project teams, working in a collaborative “one-team” culture while developing and broadening your technical and professional skills. You will demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute as part of an experienced delivery team. Under the guidance of senior staff, you will support day-to-day project activities, gain exposure to engineering design and on‑site operations, and develop an understanding of how projects are priced, planned, and delivered. Due to the diverse nature of our work, you will have the chance to observe and engage with a wide range of civil engineering activities, giving you valuable insight into both the technical and practical aspects of the industry. This placement is designed to support your professional growth, preparing you to return to university with enhanced knowledge and experience to progress in your future career. Successful interns may also be considered for a place on the Glanua Graduate Programme upon completion of their degree, offering a clear pathway to continue their career development within the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project team, contributing to the delivery of ongoing projects and embracing a collaborative “one team” culture.
• Support the promotion of Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures on‑site.
• Develop foundational skills in setting out under supervision.
• Gain practical experience in the use of laser levels and dumpy levels.
• Build familiarity with BIM/Revit and develop basic drafting skills.
• Learn to interpret rebar details and drawings with guidance from senior engineers.
• Learn and practice basic concrete quality control tests, such as measuring slump (workability), taking cube samples, curing them properly, and recording the results.
• Get familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes, including exposure to modular package treatment plant fabrication.
• Engage in continuous learning and development, keeping up to date with emerging industry standards and technologies through guidance and mentoring.
• Support site teams with health and safety activities, such as inductions, statutory inspections, record keeping, and data collection.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, develop professional skills, and progress toward future career goals.
• Undertake other tasks and learning opportunities as required to support project and team needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Sector:

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative