Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer — Hybrid (Ireland)

Egis Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience. The role delivers complex geotechnical design solutions across highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works for public and private clients.

The successful candidate will lead geotechnical input on multidisciplinary design projects, supervise and mentor junior staff, and ensure work complies with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Proficient in geotechnical design software and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Communication skills

Report writing

Client-facing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Job description

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience. The role delivers complex geotechnical design solutions across highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works for public and private clients.

The successful candidate will lead geotechnical input on multidisciplinary design projects, supervise and mentor junior staff, and ensure work complies with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.