Water Opportunities in Ireland

AECOM; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking engineers to support Ireland’s water transformation. You’ll work on projects from concept to detailed design within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary Water team across the island.

This role offers hybrid work, exposure to major national programmes with Uisce Éireann and Northern Ireland Water, and opportunities for career development across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, structural, project management.
• Experience working in the water or wastewater sector.
• Experience in the full life cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent) in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, structural, project management

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Job Description

Bring Your Experience Home.

Are you an Irish national living overseas considering the move home?

There has never been a more exciting time to bring your engineering knowledge back to the island of Ireland. With accelerating infrastructure investment, demand for local engineering expertise has never been greater in this region and our Water Team are leading the way in implementing the most critical water infrastructure projects.

With approximately 700 water experts across our UK and Ireland offices, you will thrive in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Our projects directly improve water quality, public health and environmental outcomes for millions of people – positively shaping sustainable and resilient water systems for generations to come.

We’re delivering major national programmes for Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) and Northern Ireland Water, including:

• Capital delivery frameworks and PMO leadership, where we’re the only firm appointed to all four lots!
• End to end consultancy services through the Professional Services Framework — from feasibility and detailed design to asset management and construction supervision.
• Design services and advisory work on treatment plants, network upgrades, reservoirs, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Be Part of Ireland’s Water Transformation.

Whether you're in the early stages of your career or an experienced leader, we want to hear from a diverse range of water professionals. We're particularly keen to speak with people who have expertise in the following areas:

• Project Management
• Resident Engineers
• Civil Engineering
• Lead Design Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Hydraulic & Network Modelling
• Sustainable Drainage Solutions / Nature Based Solutions

Why Join AECOM?

• Meaningful Impact – Work on life changing projects that protect and improve our communities and environment.
• Growth & Career Development – Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, you’ll have access to mentorship, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and leadership development to support and accelerate your career.
• Flexible Working – We support a balanced approach that blends office collaboration, home working and on-site client engagement to ensure you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Award-Winning Excellence – Join a team recognised with theIChemE Global Water Award 2023, where you’ll contribute to industry-leading, sustainable solutions.

If you’re an Irish national overseas with technical experience in the water sector and considering the move home, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related engineering subject -- e.g. civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, structural, project management.
• Experience working in the water or wastewater sector.
• Experience in the full life cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities so, if you're an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable adjustment to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering