Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Stantec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Water team in Ireland is seeking a Project Engineer to help plan, design and deliver water network projects from concept through construction, working with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable solutions.

You will prepare feasibility studies, technical assessments, specifications and tender documentation, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver high‑quality outcomes for Ireland's water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Level 8 or higher).
• Post-graduate experience in design and delivery of water network projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality water network engineering solutions.
• Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Contribute to successful delivery of water infrastructure across Ireland.

Skills

Post-graduate experience

Engineering design software

Stakeholder management

Multitask effectively

Collaborative mindset

Education

Level 8 Civil Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Stantec's growing Water team in Ireland and play a key role in delivering innovative water infrastructure projects that support communities, protect the environment, and help address the challenges of climate change.

As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water network projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable solutions for clients across Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to further your technical expertise while working on projects that make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of water network infrastructure projects from concept through to construction support. You will develop detailed engineering designs for water networks, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, while preparing feasibility studies, technical assessments, specifications, and tender documentation.

Working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, coordinate project deliverables, and support the development of junior team members to ensure successful project outcomes.

In This Role You Will

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions for water network infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior engineers within the team.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects that improve critical water infrastructure across Ireland.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about the water sector and enjoys working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll combine strong technical capability with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

You’ll Also Have

• A Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong post-graduate experience in the design and delivery of water network infrastructure projects.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience using relevant engineering design software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when required.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment to assist with the growth of your career.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard!

About Stantec

Whether you’re starting out on your engineering career or are looking for a fresh challenge, Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is a great career move.

Based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork, we are actively recruiting for team players with experience in any of the following areas – water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration.

You'll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry.

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, offers a great working environment amongst friendly professionals with an emphasis on teamwork. It’s a company where your ideas and opinions will be valued and your efforts recognised and rewarded.

We have been awarded the silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for our commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.