Technician - Roads/Transportation

Roughan & O'Donovan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional training opportunities

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Roughan & O'Donovan seeks a technician with 3–7 years of relevant experience to join their transportation team in Dublin. This role involves supporting urban transport and light rail projects, focusing on integrating these initiatives with existing infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should possess a Level 6 higher certificate and technical skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD. A collaborative spirit and flexibility in a dynamic work environment are essential, as are excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in developing drawing outputs for transportation projects.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support urban transport and light rail projects.
• Produce quality design outputs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Engineering skills

Attention to detail

AutoCAD proficiency

English proficiency

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Level 6 higher certificate

Tools

3D roads design software (e.g., Openroads, MX, Civil 3D)

Job description

Roughan O’Donovan is looking to recruit a technician with three to seven years' relevant experience to join our expanding transportation team in Dublin.

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Sandyford, D.18

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.

Our Current Projects Include

• TII Luas Construction Framework
• Liffey Tolka project
• Grow College Green
• BusConnects Dublin
• BusConnects Cork
• enhancing Motorway Operations Services (eMOS) Programme

To apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources. Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/dSQTR. Roughan O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. Roughan O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998‑2015. Roughan O’Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan O’Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.