Senior Railway Engineer - Ireland

PTY; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PTY in Ireland is seeking a Senior Railway Engineer to join our office in Ireland. You will lead design and review of rail geometry, alignment and associated infrastructure, working with clients and contractors to deliver on program milestones.

The role requires strong Permanent Way and Alignment expertise across concept to construction, with emphasis on leadership, communication and delivery. Chartered or near-chartered EI/PWI/ICE status is an advantage.

Qualifications

• An appropriate engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in Permanent Way and Alignment engineering across rail projects.
• Chartered or near-chartered status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design rail geometry, alignment and related infrastructure for clients and contractors.
• Review design work of intermediate and junior engineers.
• Cost estimating and control for projects.
• Training and professional development of junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Permanent Way & Alignment engineering

Leadership & mentoring

Client & stakeholder communication

Site surveys / site visits

Change management

Design review

Education

HND or university degree in engineering

Chartered or near-chartered (advantage)

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

About the job Senior Railway Engineer - Ireland

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Railway Engineer to join their office in Ireland.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Design of rail geometry and alignment and associated infrastructure for Clients and Contractors
• Reviewing design work of intermediate and junior engineers
• Cost estimating and control
• Training & professional development of junior and intermediate engineers working as part of the group

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Highly competent in Permanent Way and Alignment engineering of multidisciplinary Rail Projects from Concept and Feasibility Schemes through to Detailed Design and Construction Support (including plain alignment, S&C design, enhancements, remodelling, renewals and depots)
• Good knowledge of line side civils.
• Proven record in interface management, documentation records, change management and delivery to programme.
• Good communication to junior and senior levels and clients.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Track record and a passion to lead, mentor, motivate and develop the skills of team members at all grades
• Experience in undertaking site surveys / site visits and reporting on asset condition.
• Competent in the production of engineering management control tools and use of technical reporting processes to Senior Management.
• Track record in achieving deadlines
• Competent understanding of the safety process and the interfaces between the design and manufacturing and installation.

Qualifications:

• An appropriate HND, university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Member of the EI, PWI, or ICE or similar.
• Chartered or near chartered member of the EI, PWI, or ICE or similar would be an advantage.