Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer — Chartership Path

DRA Consulting Engineers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring programme

Annual salary reviews

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme

CPD and technical development

Chartership guidance

Annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Social events and team activities

Job summary

DRA Consulting Engineers in Limerick invites graduates to join a growing multidisciplinary team. You’ll gain hands-on civil and structural design experience on residential, commercial, educational and infrastructure projects across Ireland. Mentoring and professional support will accelerate progress toward Chartered Engineer status.

Work alongside experienced engineers, develop technical and project management skills, and use Revit, AutoCAD and CADS RC on real projects from day one.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ambition to progress toward Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with Revit or BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil and structural engineering design on projects in Ireland.
• Produce engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support project engineers and senior engineers in project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Develop practical design solutions and calculations.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.

Education

Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

CADS RC

Job description

Graduate Civil & Structural Design Engineer

📍 Limerick City, Ireland | Full-Time

Launch Your Engineering Career with a Clear Path to Chartership

Ready to start your career with a company that invests in your development from day one?

DRA Consulting Engineers is a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in Dublin, Limerick and Wexford. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious Graduate Civil & Structural Design Engineer to join our expanding Limerick team.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of residential, commercial, educational and infrastructure projects while receiving structured mentoring and professional support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Why Join DRA?

✅ Structured pathway to Chartered Engineer accreditation

✅ One-to-one mentoring from experienced Chartered Engineers

✅ Work on real projects from the beginning of your career

✅ Exposure to both civil and structural engineering disciplines

✅ Ongoing training, CPD and technical development

✅ Supportive and collaborative team culture

✅ Modern engineering software and BIM technologies

✅ Clear opportunities for progression and career growth

About the Role

As a Graduate Civil & Structural Design Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on exciting projects across Ireland while building valuable technical and project management skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with civil and structural engineering design
• Producing engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Supporting project engineers and senior engineers in project delivery
• Working with design and modelling software including Revit, AutoCAD and CADS RC
• Assisting with project administration and coordination
• Collaborating with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams
• Developing practical design solutions and engineering calculations
• Contributing to project meetings and technical discussions

What We're Looking For

• Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Strong interest in civil and structural design
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Team player with a flexible and positive approach
• Experience with Revit or BIM software
• Familiarity with structural or civil design software
• Membership (or willingness to join) Engineers Ireland or the Institution of Structural Engineers
• Internship or placement experience within engineering consultancy

Build Your Future with DRA

At DRA, we believe exceptional engineers are developed through mentorship, experience and continuous learning.

Our dedicated mentoring programme is designed to support graduates through every stage of their career, providing the practical experience, guidance and professional development needed to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

You'll work closely with experienced engineers, gain exposure to exciting projects and develop the technical and commercial skills needed to build a successful long-term engineering career.

• Annual salary reviews
• Performance bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Structured mentoring programme
• Chartership support and guidance
• Additional annual leave based on service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Social events and team activities
• Clear career progression opportunities

About DRA Consulting Engineers

Founded in 2006, DRA Consulting Engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and practical engineering solutions across Ireland.

Our expertise spans civil and structural engineering, project management, conservation engineering, BIM, contract administration and major development projects. We are passionate about developing talented engineers and creating an environment where careers can thrive.

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious graduate looking to join a company that offers genuine career progression, structured mentorship and exciting project experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a Chartered Engineer with DRA Consulting Engineers.