Graduate Civil/CSA Engineer – Onsite Power Projects

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

Atlantic Projects Company (APC) is seeking an Engineering graduate to support the project engineering team in design, procurement, and site activities for power-generation and industrial EPC projects, based on site in Meath, Ireland.

You will gain hands-on experience across engineering design workflows, field investigations, CAD drafting, and vendor coordination, supported by mentors and Engineers Ireland alignment.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience applying engineering principles in a professional environment.
• Work under close supervision while developing independence as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.
• Develop awareness of safety, environmental responsibilities, and ethical practice.
• Communicate clearly with engineering and construction teams
• Collecting and organising project data (drawings, reports, surveys, specifications).
• Basic calculations and design tasks such as levels, volumes, quantities, and simple checks.
• Preparing and updating drawings or mark-ups using CAD tools.
• Reviewing vendor drawings, reports, and EOR design packages.
• Supporting preparation of technical submittals and tender inputs.
• Participating in field investigations, testing, or construction observations.
• Raising and tracking basic technical queries (RFIs) under guidance.
• Assist with the organisation of documents, registers, and project deliverables.
• Support schedule tracking, progress reporting, and quantity take-offs.
• Contribute to tender inputs (BOQs, estimates, layout support) under direction.
• Coordinate small tasks with other team members and disciplines.
• Receive daily guidance from assigned engineers and mentors.
• Participate in technical reviews, team meetings, and site visits as appropriate.
• Learn standard engineering procedures, codes, and design tools.
• Gain awareness of professional responsibilities and progression toward Engineers Ireland graduate membership.
• This supports the professional development and competence-building expected from an accredited Co-Op placement.
• Visit or be based on project sites to observe construction and installation works, QA/QC procedures, and safety practices.
• Assist site engineers with measurements, progress checks, or documentation.
• Learn construction sequencing, temporary works concepts, and practical buildability considerations.
• This enhances understanding of how design translates to construction, a key requirement of Engineers Ireland.
• With supervision, the student may:
• Support technical evaluations and documentation coordination.
• Assist in tracking deliverables from suppliers and subcontractors.
• This builds early experience in procurement, vendor management, and commercial awareness.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, inductions, and risk-awareness briefings.
• Support quality documentation such as checks, redlines, and revisions.
• Develop an understanding of safe design and construction practices.
• Prepare clear notes, emails, sketches, and basic reports.
• Participate in team meetings and share updates on assigned tasks.
• Work effectively with multi-discipline engineering and construction teams.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and respect in all interactions.
• Use CAD (as applicable) for basic design and drafting tasks.
• Use document management systems such as SharePoint, Asite, or InEight.
• Maintain accurate digital records and follow version control procedures.
• This supports the digital competence required in modern engineering practice.

Job description

Atlantic Projects Company (APC) is seeking an Engineering graduate to support the project engineering team in design, procurement, and site activities for power-generation and industrial EPC projects, based on site in Meath, Ireland.

You will gain hands-on experience across engineering design workflows, field investigations, CAD drafting, and vendor coordination, supported by mentors and Engineers Ireland alignment.