Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Paid professional subscriptions

Annual leave options

Group income protection

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its water sector team in Dublin, Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to construction, produce high-quality technical outputs, and mentor junior engineers. Applicants should have a Level 8 degree in Engineering and significant experience in water network design. This role offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities in a diverse team dedicated to improving community wellbeing and environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant post-graduate experience in water network design.
• Strong technical expertise in leading design development.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and client engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Produce high-quality technical outputs including designs and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance.
• Engage directly with project managers, specialists, and clients.

Skills

Water network design

Project management

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Level 8 degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity to join Stantec’s growing water sector team in Ireland at a senior level, playing a key role in the delivery of critical infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment, and addresses the challenges of climate change. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, spanning feasibility, concept design, detailed design, and construction support across the full project lifecycle.

You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, working alongside specialists in engineering, environmental science, and planning to deliver integrated and sustainable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of key project elements, mentor junior engineers, and further develop your leadership, client engagement, and project delivery capabilities within a growing sector team.

About The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer within Stantec’s water team, you will play a leading role in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to construction. You will be responsible for overseeing and producing high-quality technical outputs, including designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and contract documentation. You will provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, contribute to design reviews, and help ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across project deliverables. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will engage directly with project managers, environmental specialists, contractors, and clients, supporting effective project coordination and delivery. This role provides a strong platform to take ownership of technical workstreams while continuing to develop your leadership and client-facing experience within Ireland’s water sector.

Your Impact

In this role, you will make a significant contribution to the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure that underpins community wellbeing, public health, and environmental protection across Ireland. Your technical leadership will help ensure the delivery of reliable water services, improved network performance, and enhanced climate resilience. By applying advanced engineering judgement and industry best practice, you will drive the development of efficient, compliant, and sustainable design solutions. Your input will be critical in managing technical risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering long-term value for clients and stakeholders. Through your leadership within multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape high-quality project outcomes, strengthen client relationships, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of Stantec in Ireland’s water sector.

About You

You are an experienced Civil Engineer with strong technical capability and a proven track record in the design and delivery of water network projects. You are confident operating at a senior level, providing technical leadership, and supporting the development of junior team members.

You Will Demonstrate

• A minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering (or a related discipline)
• Significant post-graduate experience in water network design and delivery
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to lead design development and review outputs
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

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 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

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork. We recruit for team players with experience in water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration. 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.