Senior Engineer (Bridges)

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

Job summary

Egis Ireland seeks an experienced Bridge Design Engineer to lead delivery of bridge and transportation structural design projects. You will manage projects from concept through design to construction and handover, and oversee design checks and calculations to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering and 10+ years’ experience, with a track record on large-scale infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Bridge Design Engineer across all project phases from concept to handover.
• Proven experience on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably highways/roads/rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of bridge and transportation structural design projects.
• Manage projects from concept through design to construction and handover.
• Oversee design checks, calculations, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

About Us

We are proud to take an active part in shaping Ireland’s future. To work with the government, clients and communities to plan, build and sustain infrastructure that will advance and enhance the Irish way of life.

The Egis team have been active in Ireland since 1959, evolving and expanding over time into a company that offers an end-to-end service; planning, designing and operating smart cities, active travel systems, water and energy infrastructure, buildings and structures.

In 2023 JB Barry and Partners was welcomed into Egis, bringing our award‑winning team to almost 600 members across 16 offices nationwide. Our Team includes designers, engineers, surveyors, project managers, technologists, geo‑technical and environmental teams, asset and maintenance managers and quantity surveyors all working together

We work in partnership with public sector clients and private companies both at home and internationally, and we are committed to supporting the government in realising their climate, infrastructural and societal goals as part of Project Ireland 2040

Our key areas of expertise in Structural Design include:

• Smart cities
• Large Scale Residential and Commercial Buildings
• Water & Wastewater

Our key areas of expertise in Civil include

• Rail & Urban transit
• Active travel
• Roads and bridges
• Water & Wastewater
• Smart cities
• Energy
• Consulting and Operations

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of bridge and transportation structural design projects
• Manage projects from concept through detailed design to construction and handover
• Undertake and oversee bridge and structural design and detailing in line with relevant standards
• Carry out and review structural analysis and design calculations
• Manage and undertake independent design checks, including Category checks
• Plan, programme, and manage project delivery, resources, and budgets
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical support to junior engineers
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all deliverables

What do we need from you

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.Eng/M.Eng) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Bridge Design Engineer, covering all project phases from concept development through to project handover
• Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably within highways, roads, or rail sectors

What's in it for you?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.