Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer - Infra Projects

Egis Group; Castlebar; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with 10+ years of post-graduate experience to lead geotechnical input on major infrastructure projects across Ireland. You will deliver complex design solutions for highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage, while mentoring junior staff.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, liaising with civil, structural, and environmental teams, and ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in geotechnical design.
• Proven experience on large civil infrastructure projects within a busy consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in the design and analysis of earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proficient in geotechnical design software (e.g., PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, WALLAP, Settle3, etc.).
• Chartership (CEng or approaching Chartered status) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

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.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, clients, and contractors during design and construction phases.
• Ensure that all geotechnical design work is delivered to the highest quality and safety standards in accordance with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Earthworks

Report writing

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Job description

Egis Engineering – Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with 10+ years of post-graduate experience to lead geotechnical input on major infrastructure projects across Ireland. You will deliver complex design solutions for highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage, while mentoring junior staff.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, liaising with civil, structural, and environmental teams, and ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards in a