Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer — Lead Ground Solutions

Egis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Engineering – Ireland seeks a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience. You will lead geotechnical input on highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works across Ireland, delivering complex design solutions.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, collaborating with civil, structural and environmental teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs and safety standards in line with Eurocodes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Proven experience on large civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design calculations, reports, specs and drawings.
• Mentor junior staff within the geotechnical team.
• Undertake ground investigation scoping, design, supervision and interpretation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and environmental teams.
• Liaise with stakeholders during design and construction and ensure Eurocode compliance.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Earthworks design

Foundations

Ground improvement

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

Settle3

Job description

Egis Engineering – Ireland seeks a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience. You will lead geotechnical input on highways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works across Ireland, delivering complex design solutions.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, collaborating with civil, structural and environmental teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs and safety standards in line with Eurocodes.