Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer (Hybrid, Ireland)

Egis Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with 10+ years’ post-graduate experience to lead geotechnical input on major infrastructure projects across Ireland. The role involves delivering complex designs for highways, motorways, rail, and drainage works, and guiding junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work in a flexible environment with hybrid working options, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, safe design outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Proven experience on large civil infrastructure projects within a busy consultancy environment.
• Chartership with CEng or approaching Chartered status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff within the geotechnical team.
• Undertake ground investigation scoping, design, supervision, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental engineering teams.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Earthworks

Foundations

Ground improvement

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Education

Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Job description

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with 10+ years’ post-graduate experience to lead geotechnical input on major infrastructure projects across Ireland. The role involves delivering complex designs for highways, motorways, rail, and drainage works, and guiding junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work in a flexible environment with hybrid working options, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, safe design outcomes