Principal/Senior Railway Permanent Way Engineers

Roughan & O'Donovan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness packages

Flexible working

Life-event supports

Job summary

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading rail-focused consultancy in Ireland, with projects across light and heavy rail, asset management and major infrastructure. Based in Dublin, the team supports clients such as Iarnród Éireann and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on complex railway schemes, under tight deadlines and high-quality design standards.

The role targets senior engineers with extensive experience in track design, assessment and delivery, offering opportunities to lead projects across

Qualifications

• Honours degree in railway or civil/structural engineering (NFQ level 9 or equivalent).
• 10+ years' PQE for Principal Railway Permanent Way Engineers; 5–10 years for Senior Railway Permanent Way Engineers.

Skills

Track alignment design

Permanent way knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

English fluency

Education

Honours degree in railway civil/structural engineering

Tools

Rail design software

Vignole/through rail knowledge

Job description

Background

As a member of our railways team, you will work across a range of projects, including light rail, heavy rail and railway asset management. Our clients include Iarnrd ireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities and leading contractors in the implementation of railway schemes. Current and recent projects include: George's Dock Bridge Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project DART+ West Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) Programme

Essential requirements

• An honours degree in railway or civil/structural engineering (Minimum Level 9 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• Principal Railway Permanent Way Engineers require 10+ years' post qualification experience in design and implementation
• Senior Railway Permanent Way Engineers require 5 to 10 years' post qualification experience in design and implementation
• Proficiency in track alignment design and associated software/technologies
• Detailed knowledge of vignole and trough rail technology
• Detailed knowledge of permanent way design in street and ballasted track, including permanent way elements, earthworks and drainage
• Working knowledge of Irish and UK design standards in the field of railway design
• Strong design skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality design outputs
• Excellent analysis skills
• Experience of track inspection and assessment
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and experience
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body
• Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

About Roughan and O'Donovan (ROD)

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 260 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin, Cork and UK offices. Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers training scheme. We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of. We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.