Project Civil & Structural Engineer — Path to Chartered Status

DRA Consulting Engineers; Wexford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Consulting Engineers in Ireland is seeking a Project Civil & Structural Engineer to join the Wexford team, delivering residential, commercial, educational and infrastructure projects while developing both technical and project management skills.

You will work directly with senior engineers, gain hands-on experience across design and client engagement, and benefit from a structured mentoring path toward Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in consulting engineering.
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
• Membership of Engineers Ireland or the Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Experience with Robot, Tedds, Causeway or similar design software.
• Project coordination or project management experience.
• Mentoring junior engineers or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design across a range of projects.
• Project management and coordination from concept to delivery.
• Preparing engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Using design software including Robot, Tedds and Causeway.
• Collaborating with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Managing project documentation and administration.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate engineers and technicians.
• Developing practical, efficient and innovative design solutions.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Robot

Tedds

Causeway

Job description

Accelerate Your Journey to Chartered Engineer Status

Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer looking for more responsibility, greater project exposure and a clear pathway to Chartership?

DRA Consulting Engineers is a growing multidisciplinary consultancy with offices in Dublin, Limerick and Wexford. Due to continued expansion, we're looking for a Project Civil & Structural Engineer to join our Wexford team and play a key role in the delivery of exciting projects across Ireland.

Working directly with Associate Director and Chartered Engineer Brian Healy, you'll gain hands-on experience across design, project management and client engagement while receiving dedicated mentorship to help you achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Why Join DRA?

✅ Structured pathway to Chartered Engineer accreditation

✅ Direct mentoring from experienced Chartered Engineers

✅ Work on diverse and high-profile projects across Ireland

✅ Clear career progression with opportunities to advance

✅ Exposure to both civil and structural engineering disciplines

✅ Supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

✅ Training, CPD and professional membership support

✅ Modern engineering tools, BIM processes and industry-leading standards

About the Role

As a Project Civil & Structural Engineer, you'll work on a wide range of residential, commercial, educational, conservation and infrastructure projects while developing both your technical and project management expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Civil and structural engineering design across a variety of projects
• Project management and coordination from concept through delivery
• Preparing engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Using design software including Robot, Tedds and Causeway
• Collaborating with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
• Managing project documentation and administration
• Supporting and mentoring graduate engineers and technicians
• Developing practical, efficient and innovative design solutions

What We're Looking For

• Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• 2+ years' experience in consulting engineering
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Engineer status
• Membership of Engineers Ireland or the Institution of Structural Engineers
• Experience with Robot, Tedds, Causeway or similar design software
• Project coordination or project management experience
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians

Build Your Career With DRA

At DRA, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a structured and rewarding career path where your achievements are recognised, your development is supported and your ambitions are encouraged.

Through our dedicated one-to-one mentoring programme, you'll receive the guidance and experience needed to progress towards Chartered Engineer status while working on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Additional annual leave linked to service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Active social committee and company events
• Structured career progression opportunities
• Dedicated Chartership support programme

About DRA Consulting Engineers

Since 2006, DRA Consulting Engineers has delivered innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for private and public sector clients throughout Ireland.

Our expertise spans civil and structural engineering, project management, conservation engineering, BIM, contract administration and major construction developments. We are committed to technical excellence, client success and investing in the next generation of engineering talent.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role that provides real project responsibility, expert mentorship and a clear path towards Chartered Engineer status, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with DRA Consulting Engineers.