Principal Development Infrastructure Engineer (Civil)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Technical practice networks

Job summary

AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. The role requires an experienced engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring, and seeing projects through from early design to construction.

You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, act as a technical lead for junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer; Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience delivering development infrastructure projects in Ireland or the U.K.
• Proficient with MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through to construction.
• Act as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Take ownership of technical quality, programme, and coordination on assigned projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description: At AECOM, we deliver a better world by solving complex infrastructure challenges. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to create tangible impacts across Ireland and the U.K.

Job Description

AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. The role requires an experienced engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring, and seeing projects through from early design to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through to construction.
• Act as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Take ownership of technical quality, programme, and coordination on assigned projects.

Benefits

You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits, career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer; Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience delivering development infrastructure projects in Ireland or the U.K.
• Strong technical background in drainage, highways/pavements, flood risk, water infrastructure, and SuDS.
• Comfortable using tools such as MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Additional Information

We offer flexible hybrid work options, opportunities for progression, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

EEO & Disability Statement

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.