Hybrid Civil Design Engineer - Drainage & Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our team in Galway or Cork. The role focuses on design across surface water drainage, road and site infrastructure for diverse sectors, with exposure from planning through construction.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and collaborate across the design stages while applying Irish standards like DMURS. This is a design-focused role with a broad project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 NFQ degree in Civil Engineering.
• Good practical experience in civil engineering design within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of surface water drainage, foul drainage and water supply networks.
• Experience using Causeway Flow and/or MicroDrainage for drainage modelling and design.
• Experience with AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience is an advantage.
• Familiarity with DMURS and Irish design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design surface water drainage networks, including pipe networks and SuDS measures.
• Design foul water drainage networks and watermain infrastructure.
• Drainage modelling using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage.
• Prepare Civil 3D/AutoCAD drawings and related documentation.
• Deliver site infrastructure, roads and earthworks designs.
• Apply Irish design guidance and DMURS standards.
• Prepare calculations, notes and reports for planning, tender and construction.
• Coordinate drawings/models with Navisworks and other disciplines.
• Respond to RFIs and contractor queries during construction.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction.

Education

Level 8 NFQ degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our team in Galway or Cork. The role focuses on design across surface water drainage, road and site infrastructure for diverse sectors, with exposure from planning through construction.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and collaborate across the design stages while applying Irish standards like DMURS. This is a design-focused role with a broad project portfolio.