Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Diversity & inclusion

Major projects exposure

Career development support

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer for a well-established civil engineering and utilities company delivering major water and wastewater projects across Ireland. The role suits a Civil Engineer or Design Engineer with 2+ years' experience aiming to develop in a project-focused environment.

You will coordinate design inputs, manage consultant deliverables, liaise with clients and support internal teams through all project stages from mobilisation to construction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in design coordination or civil engineering.
• Experience or exposure to utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on water and/or wastewater projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP documentation and coordinate pricing from consultants and subcontractors.
• Develop design proposals, programmes and methodologies for tender submissions.
• Organise and manage site surveys during project mobilisation.
• Coordinate design deliverables and ensure they progress with project requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants and designers to ensure timely delivery and constructability.
• Support planning, permitting and CPO processes as required.
• Present developed designs at key project milestones.
• Finalise design documentation for construction.
• Provide ongoing design coordination and technical support throughout construction.
• Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and delivery.

Skills

Design coordination

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is an established civil engineering and utilities company with extensive experience delivering essential infrastructure projects across Ireland. With a strong track record in the water, wastewater and wider utilities sectors, they work across the full project lifecycle, from initial tender and design through to construction and completion.

They are now seeking a Design Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects. This role would suit a Civil Engineer or Design Engineer with 2+ years' experience who is looking to develop their career within a project-focused environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating design inputs, managing consultant deliverables, liaising with clients and supporting internal teams throughout the various stages of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFP documentation and coordinate pricing from consultants and subcontractors.
• Develop design proposals, programmes and methodologies for tender submissions.
• Organise and manage site surveys during project mobilisation.
• Coordinate design deliverables and ensure they are progressed in line with project requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants and designers to ensure timely delivery and constructability.
• Support planning, permitting and CPO processes as required.
• Manage and submit design change orders and project progress updates.
• Present developed designs at key project milestones.
• Finalise design documentation for construction.
• Provide ongoing design coordination and technical support throughout the construction phase.
• Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and delivery.
• Support the wider project team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a design coordination, civil engineering or related role.
• Experience or exposure to utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on water and/or wastewater projects is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliverables effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or GIS.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an established utilities and civil engineering business.
• Exposure to major water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for learning and development.
• Opportunity to work across different stages of project delivery.
• Supportive environment focused on continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects across Ireland.
• Equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.