Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer – Hybrid Role

Egis Group; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EGIS Ireland seeks a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ post graduate experience to lead geotechnical input across major infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will deliver complex design solutions for highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires mentoring junior staff, preparing detailed calculations and reports, and ensuring quality aligned with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 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, specs and drawings.
• Mentor junior team members within geotechnical group.
• Coordinate with civil, structural and environmental teams; liaise with clients.

Skills

Geotechnical design engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered engineer (CEng)

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Job description

EGIS Ireland seeks a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ post graduate experience to lead geotechnical input across major infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will deliver complex design solutions for highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires mentoring junior staff, preparing detailed calculations and reports, and ensuring quality aligned with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.