Hybrid Rail Project Engineer – Lead Design & Build

WSP USA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical oversight for a major MetroLink infrastructure package in Ireland. You will coordinate contractor design, review submissions, manage interfaces and deliver technical assurance from design through handover.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in engineering and are or aiming for Chartered Engineer status, with a proven track record on large infrastructure schemes, including underground works and rail projects.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in an Engineering discipline is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Proven track record in design and/or construction of major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in underground works including tunnelling, stations, structures, and rail projects.
• Experience in site surveys, inspections and asset condition assessments.
• Good knowledge of project controls, programme monitoring, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor design and construction activities for the works.
• Act as technical focal point for design and implementation matters for part of the works.
• Assist in developing processes to ensure design through construction quality.
• Manage performance and quality of Contractor design and construction, monitor progress against the programme.
• Review Contractor design submissions, interfaces, equipment and material submissions.
• Facilitate design process by managing interface details, RFIs, and technical changes.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and implement strategic solutions to maintain momentum.
• Lead or contribute to design review meetings, hazard and risk assessments, and maintainability reviews.
• Coordinate with Function and Interface Engineers to ensure clear, interfaced technical requirements.
• Maintain records and present contractor reports to senior management clearly.
• Review and prepare reports related to project technical issues, defects, schedules and interfaces.

Skills

Project controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical oversight for a major MetroLink infrastructure package in Ireland. You will coordinate contractor design, review submissions, manage interfaces and deliver technical assurance from design through handover.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in engineering and are or aiming for Chartered Engineer status, with a proven track record on large infrastructure schemes, including underground works and rail projects.