Project Engineer (Civil / Structural )

Astatine Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work phone

Laptop provided

Job summary

Astatine Limited is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for a full‑time hybrid role based in Dublin. The candidate will lead civil/structural design for multi‑technology energy projects, coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

A strong background in structural design and site supervision is essential. We value Chartered Engineer status, but candidates with relevant experience and strong analytical skills will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferable, but not mandatory.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and Office skills; familiarity with CAD/BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design for modular and site projects.
• Oversee site attendance, coordination with contractors and clients.
• Review designs for performance, safety and compliance with codes.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and design documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet timelines.
• Attend client meetings and lead design reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

Excel

AutoCAD

BIM

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

CEng status preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Astatine Limited is a specialised energy company, founded by a highly experienced management team with proven entrepreneurial, commercial and technical success in their respective careers to date. Astatine develops, designs, constructs, operates, funds (if required) and maintains multi‑technology assets to enable an acceleration toward zero carbon for energy users across multiple sectors. The key values of our company are collaboration, innovation, urgency and integrity. The primary technologies used in our projects are solar PV, battery energy storage and heat pumps. This is a huge growth area forecast for the next 20 years, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to upskill in these technologies, their applications and design considerations.

Due to continued growth and expansion, the company is now seeking to recruit a lead Project Engineer.

Position Overview

Position Title: Project Engineer (full‑time hybrid role) Location: Hybrid – work from Astatine’s offices at Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8 four days a week, otherwise remotely. Contract Type: Full Time Contract. Working Hours: Mon to Fri full time. Start Date: ASAP. Salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience; includes work phone and laptop.

Responsibilities

• Foundation design for modular structures.
• Geotechnical evaluation of sites and ground conditions.
• Trenching and ducting detailed design.
• Designing structural support structures and foundations.
• Construction road, mobile crane platform and access track design.
• Create design specification documents for external designers.
• Review external civil and structural design.
• Oversee the setting‑out for solar farms and other structures.
• Manage civil contractors and occasional site attendance.
• Structural evaluation of existing buildings to determine capacity for small additional loads.
• Utilise experience to propose added value solutions for clients.
• Attend customer meetings and project construction/design meetings, taking an active role.
• Oversee detailed design by less experienced engineers and external consultants.
• Supervise and lead the selection of key equipment and validate supplier selections.
• Develop novel, effective engineering solutions for our customers.
• Produce detailed plans, drawings and specifications, adhering to local building codes and industry standards.
• Assist in project management by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines and ensuring designs meet client expectations.
• Review and approve civil and structural designs to ensure performance, accuracy, functionality and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong civil and structural engineering skills with about 8 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s (Level 8) degree in Civil, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferable, but not mandatory.
• Superb quantitative analysis and problem‑solving skills, incorporating strong analytical skills.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and AutoCAD/BIM.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proven self‑starter and self‑motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage workload and prioritise effectively.
• Valid full driving license (preferable, not mandatory).
• A keen desire to help deliver decarbonisation and the renewable energy transition.

Apply

• Interested candidates should submit CV and/or covering letter to the HR Team.
• Cover letter/email should briefly describe a little about yourself and why you would like to work with Astatine and should also indicate the earliest start date you are available.

Suite 303‑304, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, D08 T1WY