Senior SuDS Engineer — Climate-Resilient Drainage Lead

Jacobs; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior SuDS Engineer to lead the delivery of sustainable drainage and surface water management projects across Ireland. You'll work with hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and environmental teams to develop practical, innovative water solutions for resilient communities.

Join a multi-disciplinary environment across water, environment, planning and infrastructure, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, advance your career, and contribute to mission-critical projects that

Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent, or working towards chartership.
• Strong experience in sustainable drainage and surface water management.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, planning policy and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outline and detailed designs for SuDS and surface water drainage strategies.
• Develop hydraulic calculations, technical specs and contract documents.
• Lead projects from feasibility through construction and handover.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence across the team.

Skills

Chartered status

Sustainable drainage

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Causeway Flow

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior SuDS Engineer to lead the delivery of sustainable drainage and surface water management projects across Ireland. You'll work with hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and environmental teams to develop practical, innovative water solutions for resilient communities.

Join a multi-disciplinary environment across water, environment, planning and infrastructure, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, advance your career, and contribute to mission-critical projects that