Technician - Roads/Transportation

Roughan & O'Donovan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Roughan & O'Donovan is seeking a technically capable technician to support urban transport and light rail projects in Ireland. The role focuses on interfaces with road and pedestrian infrastructure and encourages experience in transport design.

Applicants should have a Level 6 higher certificate and at least three years of relevant drawing outputs experience, with strong English skills. The successful candidate will join a leading civil engineering consultancy committed to training, growth, and

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 higher certificate in a relevant field.
• At least three years' experience producing drawing outputs for transportation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and engineering skills.
• Fluent or highly proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Support urban transport and light rail projects, especially at interfaces with road and pedestrian infrastructure.
• Produce design outputs for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with teams on road/pedestrian interfaces.
• Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail in a busy work environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Level 6 higher certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

About the role As a technician in our roads/transportation team, you will primarily support urban transport and light rail projects, particularly at interfaces with road/pedestrian infrastructure. While experience in light rail is desirable, it is not essential, and candidates with a background in transport design are encouraged to apply.

Essential

• A minimum of a relevant Level 6 higher certificate
• A minimum of three years' relevant experience in developing drawing outputs for transportation projects
• Good technical knowledge and engineering skills
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Excellent attention to detail
• Capable of producing quality design outputs
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD
• A desire to learn and develop
• Comfortable working in a busy work environment
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English

Desirable

• Knowledge of Irish Design Standards e.g. DMRB, DMURS, National Cycle Manual
• Experience with 3D roads design software e.g. Openroads, MX, Civil 3D
• Experience of working within a BIM environment
• Experience of liaising with clients and stakeholders, including service and utility companies
• Experience on light rail projects

About Roughan & O'Donovan

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is one of Ireland's leading civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancies. We plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects, nationally and internationally. When you join ROD, you will become part of a team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility and creativity.

Current and recent projects include:

• Cork Area Commuter Rail Phase 2
• George's Dock Bridge
• Dublin Grow College Green BusConnects
• Dublin BusConnects Cork enhancing Motorway Operations Services
• TII Luas Construction Framework
• Liffey Tolka Project

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