Development Infrastructure Engineer (Civil)

AECO; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is expanding its Development Infrastructure team in Ireland, seeking a Civil Engineer to support design and delivery of infrastructure projects across Ireland and the U.K. This role offers strong foundations toward Chartered status within a collaborative, mentoring environment.

You’ll work on drainage, highways, flood risk and water infrastructure, coupling technical rigor with a flexible hybrid working model and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer, working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience or interest in drainage networks, SuDS, pumping stations, water distribution and flow control.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit and drainage modelling software.
• Basic understanding of road and pavement design, flood risk, and relevant approval processes (e.g. Section 50).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of storm and foul drainage networks for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Support flood risk assessments, site inspections, and the preparation of technical reports.
• Prepare design drawings in 2D and 3D and work alongside CAD technicians as part of project teams.
• Help manage project correspondence and support project cost and programme tracking.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Drainage networks

SuDS

Pumping stations

Water distribution

Flow control

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Drainage modelling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

WinDes

MicroDrainage

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: Dublin
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Civil Engineer to support the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects across Ireland and the U.K. This role is suited to an engineer looking to build strong technical foundations while working towards Chartered status.

Our Development Infrastructure team delivers civil engineering services across Ireland and the U.K., working with developers, housebuilders, local authorities, and major clients. We support projects at all stages, from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction, covering drainage, highways, flood risk, and water infrastructure.
The team has a strong focus on collaboration, technical quality, and mentoring, providing a supportive environment for early-career engineers.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Assist with the design of storm and foul drainage networks for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Support flood risk assessments, site inspections, and the preparation of technical reports.
• Prepare design drawings in 2D and 3D and work alongside CAD technicians as part of project teams.
• Help manage project correspondence and support project cost and programme tracking.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of senior engineers.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer, working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience or interest in drainage networks, SuDS, pumping stations, water distribution, and flow control systems.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and drainage modelling software (e.g. WinDes or MicroDrainage).
• Basic understanding of road and pavement design, flood risk, and relevant approval processes (e.g. Section 50).

Additional Information

Why AECOM:

You’ll work on a mix of local and national civil engineering projects, with structured support towards Chartership, flexible hybrid working, access to technical practice networks, and a range of benefits tailored to support your development.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are aDisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.