Senior Engineer (Bridges)

Egis Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group Ireland seeks a senior Bridge Design Engineer to lead the delivery of bridge and transportation structural design projects from concept to handover. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage scope and budgets, and provide technical leadership.

Applicants should hold a BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 10 years’ experience on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably highways, roads or rail, and demonstrate mentoring capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Bridge Design Engineer.
• Proven experience on large-scale infrastructure projects (highways/roads/rail).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of bridge and transportation structural design projects.
• Manage projects from concept through detailed design to construction and handover.
• Oversee design checks and calculations in line with standards.
• Plan, programme, and manage project delivery, resources, and budgets.
• Act as main client contact and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Bridge Design

Civil Engineering

Structural Analysis

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

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

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

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

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.