Principal Civil Engineer (Roads & Transportation)

AECOM; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Mentorship and training

Job summary

AECOM Ireland seeks a Principal Engineer with a transport background to lead and deliver major road, greenway and urban transport schemes in Dublin from concept to construction.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, apply standards such as DMURS, Cycle Design Manual and TII Publications, and work with clients and authorities through approvals.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to AECOM's culture of growth while supporting a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport design projects
• Strong communication with clients and authorities
• Knowledge of transport standards and approvals process (Part 8 / ABP / SID / EIA)
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design packages for major road, greenway, and urban transport schemes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across drainage, structures, and environment
• Apply DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, and TII Publications to create safe transport solutions
• Engage with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders through statutory approvals
• Mentor junior engineers and foster growth within the team

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Transport design

Mentoring

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of transport in Ireland?

AECOM's Streets Team is growing rapidly, delivering some of the most exciting and sustainable infrastructure projects in the country.

We're looking for a Principal Engineer with a transportation background who's ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact, to join our growing office in Dublin following continued growth across our national and regional transport portfolio.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering transformative transport projects involving Active Travel, Greenways, Bus Priority and Road projects which are redefining how people move across Ireland.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Deliver: Manage design packages for major road, greenway, and urban transport schemes from concept to construction.
• Coordinate: Oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, ensuring seamless collaboration across drainage, structures, and environmental disciplines.
• Innovate: Apply the latest standards including DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, and TII Publications to create safe, people-focused transport solutions.
• Engage: Work directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges and statutory approval processes (Part 8 / ABP / SID / EIA).
• Mentor: Support and coach junior engineers, contributing to AECOM's culture of growth and continuous learning.

Why Join AECOM Ireland?

• Impactful Projects: Help deliver major high quality schemes across Ireland.
• Career Development: Structured pathway to chartership with mentoring, technical training, and leadership development through AECOM University and Mentorship.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Embrace our Freedom to Grow culture with genuine flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a 150+ strong, dynamic Surface Transportation team connected across Ireland and the UK.
• Benefits: Competitive package, including strong parental leave benefits, wellness initiatives, volunteering days, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Current & Upcoming Projects

• National Mobility Hubs Pilot
• Dun Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme
• Tullamore Active Travel Scheme
• NTA National Bus Stops Design Team
• Safe Routes to Schools across Ireland
• NTA Technical Advisor Projects
• Greenway projects
• BusConnects Cork
• Bandon Public Realm
• Glanmire Roads Improvement Scheme
• Skibbereen Public Realm
• Mallow Public Realm
• Liberty Square, Thurles Public Realm.

Come grow with us.

At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to