Principal Transport Engineer – Streets & Active Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

AECOM University

Mentorship

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

AECOM's Streets Team in Dublin is seeking a Principal Engineer with a transportation background to lead major road, greenway and urban transport design from concept through construction.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, apply DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, and other Irish standards, engage with clients and stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers as part of a growth culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in road, urban, or Active Travel infrastructure design.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and manage project delivery.
• Working knowledge of Irish transport standards: TII Publications, DMURS, DMRB, and Cycle Design Manual.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lead & Deliver

Coordinate

Innovate

Engage

Mentor

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

DMURS

DMRB

Cycle Design Manual

TII Publications

Job description

AECOM's Streets Team in Dublin is seeking a Principal Engineer with a transportation background to lead major road, greenway and urban transport design from concept through construction.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, apply DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, and other Irish standards, engage with clients and stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers as part of a growth culture.