Graduate Civil Design Engineer

Powercomm; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Powercomm's Graduate Civil Design Programme is designed to develop well-rounded civil design professionals through structured exposure to both the Civil Engineering and Drafting functions within the Civil Design Department. Graduates will work within a small collaborative team and receive continuous mentorship from experienced engineers, designers, and drafters throughout the programme.

The programme focuses on building technical capability, practical project understanding, communication skills,

Job description

The programme focuses on building technical capability, practical project understanding, communication skills and professional confidence.

The Graduate Civil Design Programme is designed to develop well-rounded civil design professionals through structured exposure to both the Civil Engineering and Drafting functions within the Civil Design Department. The programme focuses on building technical capability, practical project understanding, communication skills, and professional confidence within a supportive office-based environment.

Graduates will work within a small collaborative team and will receive continuous mentorship from experienced engineers, designers, and drafters throughout the programme.

The programme is intended to:

• Support the growth and capability of the Civil Design Department
• Develop future Civil Designers and Engineers internally
• Create a strong pipeline of technically competent staff
• Provide graduates with practical project experience in a structured environment
• Encourage collaboration between engineering and drafting disciplines
• Foster a culture of mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement

Rotation 1: Introduction & Foundations (Months 1–3)

Objectives

• Introduce graduates to the business, department structure, and company standards
• Develop understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Build confidence with software, systems, and internal processes

Rotation 2: Drafting & Technical Design Support (Months 4–9)

Objectives

• Develop strong drafting and technical coordination skills
• Gain understanding of drawing production and revision processes
• Learn how engineering information is translated into construction documentation

Rotation 3: Civil Engineering Support (Months 10–18)

Objectives

• Build practical engineering understanding
• Develop capability in design support and technical coordination
• Understand how designs are developed from concept through construction