Design Engineer

Buttimer Engineering; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to work on diverse, large-scale projects

Supportive company culture

Job summary

A diversified engineering company is seeking a Design Engineer to deliver innovative and high-quality engineering solutions across various projects. Responsibilities include producing detailed designs, leading discussions with clients, and managing design packages. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong proficiency in Solidworks, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and ongoing professional development within a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Knowledge of 3D detailing software is advantageous.
• Experience in BIM coordination and large-scale projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, erection methods, and project workflows.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in BIM coordination and large-scale projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings for Steel Fabrications.
• Lead coordination and design discussions with clients and consultants.
• Manage multiple design packages simultaneously, ensuring accuracy.
• Review, interpret, and interrogate Engineering Drawings and Specifications.
• Work closely with production and site teams to resolve technical and fabrication issues.
• Manage multiple design packages simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Produce weekly Updates of Federated Navisworks Model.
• Co-ordinating withproject team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the design and detailing process.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Solidworks

Strong knowledge of steel fabrication

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Highly organised

Tools

Solidworks PDM

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Plant 3D

Plant 3D

Job description

Design Engineer Reporting to: Engineering Manager Location: Ireland or Europe

Buttimer Engineering is a diversified engineering company specialising in bulk materials handling systems and high-quality steel fabrication. We deliver design, fabrication, procurement, installation, maintenance, commissioning, and full turnkey engineering projects across a wide range of industries, from rural installations to large-scale international ports.

Role Purpose

Design Engineers at Buttimer Engineering play a key role in delivering innovative, practical, and high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of projects. Working closely with project managers, site teams, and clients, Design Engineers are responsible for developing detailed designs that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements.

The role involves producing accurate calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best engineering practice. Design Engineers contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction support, and project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings for Steel Fabrications and Piping Systems.
• Lead coordination and design discussions with clients, engineers and consultants.
• Represent the company in BIM coordination meetings with other contractors.
• Review, interpret, and interrogate Engineering Drawings and Specifications.
• Work closely with production and site teams to resolve technical and fabrication issues.
• Manage multiple design packages simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Produce weekly Updates of Federated Navisworks Model.
• Co-ordinating withproject team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the design and detailing process.

Requirements

• Minimum 3years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Strong proficiency in Solidworks, Solidworks PDM and Navisworks is essential.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, Plant 3D or similar 3D detailing software would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, erection methods, and project workflows.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in BIM coordination and large-scale projects (e.g., data centres) is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, large-scale engineering and industrial projects.
• A supportive and people-focused company culture.

Apply for the above role by emailing your CV to Human Resources: [e-mail]