Senior Engineer - Utilities

WSP USA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Gymflex discounts

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer for their Ireland Roads team in Dublin. The role involves leading design for utility services on major infrastructure projects, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree and experience in Utility Works contracts. The environment promotes flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture for career development, health, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject.
• Experience in Utility Works contracts is required.
• Strong understanding of CDE principles and delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Utility Enabling Works design interfaces.
• Monitor preparation of design and contract documentation.
• Manage all external interfaces with Local Authorities and utility companies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Utility Works contracts knowledge

Effective communication

CDE principles

Design and coordination platforms (AutoCAD, Bentley)

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk (Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Navisworks)

Bentley (OpenRoads, ProjectWise)

Job description

A little more about your role…

The Ireland Roads team is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in a civil engineering project environment, with an emphasis on understanding, delivering and coordinating detailed designs for utility service providers. The team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to be based in our Dublin, Naas or Limerick office.

You lead and manage the Utility Enabling Works design interfaces to ensure all external and internal designs are completed to the required quality on major national roads, public transport projects, rail and active travel schemes including the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme, Dublin Metrolink, public transport schemes and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

The right candidate shall be able to take on significant elements of design working on their own initiative with some support from the senior specialist in the relevant field. The successful candidate shall be able to obtain and analyse information, report on findings through effective communication of project proposals, assessments and intended outcomes.

• Monitor / oversee the preparation of design and contract documentation including drawings and specifications from design consultants and in-house design teams for review, approval and issue to various utility companies;
• Leading the interfaces with individual utility companies to facilitate the securing of agreements in accordance with the project programme;
• Planning and co-ordination of design and construction interfaces of the utility works with other designs, and with other key team members;
• Participating in tender evaluation, contract negotiations, and award of utility and enabling works packages as required;
• Ensuring that all Utilities Enabling Works design meets the Health, Safety and Environmental obligations of the relevant statutory Codes and Laws;
• Maintaining a design risk register and participating in risk workshops as required;
• Manage all external interfaces - i.e. Local Authorities, Government agencies, property owners;
• Management and co-ordination of relevant external third party contracts where appropriate; Work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality engineering services for our clients.
• Provide technical input to our cross sector multidisciplinary internal project teams supporting the delivery of transportation, commercial/residential development and environmental infrastructure projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

You will be degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject and be a member of an appropriate professional institution.

Required and desired qualifications, experience and knowledge also include:

• Prior experience of successful stakeholder management.
• Experience in Utility Works contracts is required.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and present information clearly, concisely and confidently, verbally and in writing.
• Strong understanding of CDE principles and delivery workflows (information containers, metadata, naming conventions, status/suitability, review/approval, audit trails and handover).
• Experience with coordination and review practices (federation, issue/clash management, model checks and reporting), with a pragmatic approach that supports delivery.
• The ability to manage work requirements in a dynamic environment, to tight timescales;
• Working knowledge of common platforms used for design and coordination (project dependent): Autodesk (Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Navisworks, ACC) and/or Bentley (OpenRoads, ProjectWise, iTwin/model review).
• An understanding of the challenges of operating effectively in a dynamic major project development environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.