Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater

Stantec; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell options

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its Ireland water team to lead wastewater projects from concept through construction support. You will contribute to drawings, calculations, and reports while working with engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers across the project lifecycle.

Applicants should hold a Level 8 degree in Engineering or related discipline and possess strong post-graduate experience in water network design, with excellent communication skills to engage

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong post‑graduate experience in water network design.
• Solid professional and technical knowledge, with the ability to apply engineering principles effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of wastewater projects at all stages, including technical design work, drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists and project managers in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Contribute to reports and contract documentation and assist with project deliverables.

Skills

Water network design

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Level 8 engineering degree

Tools

Engineering calculations

Job description

The Opportunity

Stantec’s growing water sector team in Ireland invites you to be part of delivering critical infrastructure. The Senior Civil Engineer will work on a range of wastewater projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will support the delivery of wastewater projects at all stages, supporting technical design work including drawings, calculations, specifications, and assisting with reports and contract documentation. You’ll collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers in a multidisciplinary setting, gaining broad project experience and exposure to clients and stakeholders.

Your Impact

Your work will help ensure reliable water services, improve network performance, and build resilience to climate change. By applying sound engineering principles and attention to detail you will support the development of practical, efficient, and sustainable design solutions that meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental impact, and deliver long‑term value for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering (or related discipline)
• Strong post‑graduate experience in water network design
• Solid professional and technical knowledge, with the ability to apply engineering principles effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and clients

Benefits

• Friendly, inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone feels valued
• Industry‑leading training and development with paid professional subscriptions and a support plan toward chartership
• Supportive team environment to aid career growth
• Growth opportunities across Ireland as the company expands
• Competitive salary, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with options to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard