Senior Civil Design Engineer

Coffey; The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is seeking a skilled Civil Design Engineer to join our growing team in Maynooth on a hybrid basis. You will contribute to diverse civil infrastructure projects across Ireland, delivering accurate designs and detailed drawings in line with Coffey’s standards.

The role requires an Honours degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years’ relevant experience, with strong collaboration and independent working capabilities.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience preparing civil infrastructure drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support senior design engineers in delivering civil infrastructure designs across water, wastewater, roads and concrete structures.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare construction-ready plans, layouts, sections and detailed drawings.
• Ensure all models and documentation comply with BIM standards and procedures.
• Maintain drawing registers and manage revisions with accuracy.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our fast-growing engineering team. This role plays a key part in delivering complex civil engineering projects across Ireland, contributing to Coffey’s commitment to Excellence, Innovation and Integrity in everything we do. This is a Hybrid role based in Maynooth.

At Coffey, our people are at the heart of our success. We work collaboratively to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects that make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Guided by our values Do The Right Thing, Do It Better, Do It Together, we offer a supportive environment where continuous improvement and professional growth are encouraged.

The Role

As a Civil Design Engineer you will work alongside a multidisciplinary design team to develop accurate and detailed engineering designs and drawings in support of the Design Department. You will contribute to projects that reflect Coffey’s commitment to safe, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior design engineers in delivering civil engineering infrastructure designs, including water, wastewater, roads, and concrete structures.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare construction-ready plans, layouts, sections, setting-out information and detailed drawings.
• Apply sound understanding of civil engineering design principles while seeking opportunities to innovate and improve.
• Ensure all models and documentation comply with company BIM standards, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain drawing registers and manage drawing revisions with accuracy
• Participate actively in design reviews, contributing positively to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing technical design reports and supporting documentation

About You

Required Skills:

• A Level 8 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience preparing civil infrastructure drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• A practical, open-minded, hands-on approach and a desire to deliver work right first time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating accountability

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.