Geotechnical Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Structured CPD and chartership support

Ongoing mentoring and career progress

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants in Dublin is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing geotechnical team on major infrastructure projects.

You will undertake ground investigations, design foundations and earthworks, and deliver geotechnical design solutions in line with Eurocodes. The role requires 5+ years in a consultancy and chartered status or working towards it, with a full Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.
• 5+ years experience delivering geotechnical design within a consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical assessments and identify ground-related risks during project planning.
• Design shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges and major infrastructure projects.
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes.
• Specify, procure and supervise ground investigations and site inspections.
• Analyse ground conditions and interpret geotechnical investigation data.
• Prepare technical reports and geotechnical design calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant standards.

Skills

Report writing

Technical communication

MS Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered status or working towards accreditation

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing geotechnical team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to work on some of Ireland's most technically challenging infrastructure, transportation and environmental projects while developing their expertise within a highly respected Irish consultancy offering excellent mentoring and career progression.

Projects:

• National road, motorway and railway infrastructure
• Bridge, retaining wall and foundation design
• Flood defence and climate resilience schemes
• Ground improvement and soft ground engineering projects
• Rock and soil slope stabilisation works
• Marine, coastal and environmental infrastructure projects

Role:

• Undertake geotechnical assessments and identify ground-related risks during project planning
• Design shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges and major infrastructure projects
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes
• Specify, procure and supervise ground investigations and site inspections
• Analyse ground conditions and interpret geotechnical investigation data
• Prepare technical reports and geotechnical design calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• 5+ years experience delivering geotechnical design within a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of ground investigations, foundation design and earthworks
• Experience with retaining walls, piles or ground improvement techniques
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills
• Experience working to Eurocodes and relevant Irish or UK design standards
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD/BIM software
• Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation
• Experience on roads, rail, flood defence or major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of soft ground, peat or soil improvement techniques
• Experience with pavement design, quarry or borrow pit assessments
• Full Irish driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Structured CPD and chartership supportOngoing mentoring and career progression
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects