Engineering Lead - Rail - Dublin

WSP USA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Corporate wellness programs

Comprehensive menopause support package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking Engineering Leads to join our Rail International team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves providing senior technical leadership for major rail projects, integrating complex systems, and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Irish and international standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in rail infrastructure and demonstrated leadership skills. Benefits include a flexible working environment and investment in personal development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure, ideally in Irish or UK markets.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with public sector transport clients (e.g., TII, Irish Rail).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams on rail projects.
• Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Develop and manage design deliverables, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Technical assurance

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Leads to join our expanding Rail International team to work on major rail projects in Ireland.

As an Engineering Lead, you will provide senior technical leadership across major rail and metro programmes in Ireland, including heavy rail, light rail, and emerging urban transit schemes.

You will play a critical role in supporting the design, assurance, and delivery of complex rail systems, working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions are integrated, compliant, and aligned with Irish and international standards.

This role will involve collaboration with clients, contractors, and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle—from early concept and design through to construction, testing, and commissioning—supporting the successful delivery of high-profile schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex rail and metro infrastructure projects across Ireland.
• Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including design, integration, assurance, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee the development and management of design deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, Irish regulatory frameworks, and international standards.
• Lead design assurance and approval processes, including technical reviews, governance, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Work closely with clients such as TII, Irish Rail, and metro programme teams, providing technical expertise and trusted advisory support.
• Support the management and oversight of contractors and design-build delivery partners, ensuring technical compliance and quality.
• Drive integration across rail systems disciplines (e.g., civils, MEP, track, systems, and interfaces) to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, developing effective mitigation strategies to support programme delivery.
• Lead technical investigations and problem resolution across design and construction phases.
• Champion innovation and digital delivery approaches, improving efficiency and outcomes across rail and metro projects.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering teams, developing capability within WSP Ireland and supporting future growth.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, sustainability, and quality across all engineering activities.
• Contribute to business development, work winning, and client engagement activities within the Irish rail sector.

What we look for

Experience

• Significant experience within rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure, ideally within the Irish or UK markets.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex infrastructure programmes.
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, systems integration, and commissioning.
• Experience working with public sector transport clients and major programme environments (e.g., TII, MetroLink, Irish Rail or equivalent).
• Experience managing or interfacing with design-build contractors and delivery partners.
• Strong background in systems engineering, integration, and design assurance.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong understanding of Irish, UK, and international rail standards (e.g., IS, BS, EN, and relevant transport regulations).
• Ability to lead technical assurance and governance processes within complex programme environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior client teams.
• Strong capability in multidisciplinary coordination and interface management.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage engineering risk within large infrastructure programmes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, compliance, and cost.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build high-performing teams and trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.