Due to a significant volume of new major infrastructure projects secured with our key clients we are looking for an experienced Associate engineer (civil/mechanical/electrical/ or similar suitable experience), to join RPS and help us deliver marquee projects in our Republic of Ireland Water and Utilities sectors. This includes projects with EirGrid, Eriva/GNI, Irish Water and TII.

RPS is also active in the renewable energy sector and delivering projects supporting Ireland Climate Action Plan – our current project portfolio includes; industrial projects, wind energy projects, solar, electricity distribution projects, Carbon Capture & Storage and hydrogen feasibility studies.

The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant experience in the engineering consultancy industry and will become a valued member of our Water and Utilities team. Experience of design on utilities projects in Ireland will be an advantage but is not essential. The role will involve taking on a lead design role and assisting in the ongoing training and development of other team members.

Qualifications And Experience

The desired qualifications and experience for the Senior Design Engineer are:

• Level 8 degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant post graduate experience in engineering consultancy.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is an advantage; candidates should be seeking to achieve this status if not already achieved.
• Experience in the design of engineering infrastructure projects
• Hold a clean driving licence

About You - Core Competencies

• Delivery focussed
• Accountable
• Problem solver
• Self-motivated/Initiative
• Works well as part of a team.

Computer Skills

Position Specific Competencies:

• MS Office Suite (advanced user of MS Excel preferred).
• Experience of Autodesk suite (including Civil 3D, BIM 360, ACC)

Strong Communication Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management skills.
• Written – excellent report writing.
• Verbal – excellent communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience of communicating across all levels in a business.

Leadership

• Demonstrated leadership ability, proactive development, motivation, and engagement of the team.
• Leadership capability and effective management of teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills and directing tasks and activities of teams.

Technical

• Strong technical experience in delivery of projects in engineering consultancies.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency along with the ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands.
• Demonstrate a successful track record and strong knowledge of design, procurement and contract administration across various stages of engineering projects.
• Proven track record in dealing with complex / escalated issues, proactively and in a timely fashion and ability to achieve results within the set timeframe.
• Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Proven knowledge and experience of working with/to accredited Integrated Management Systems & Standards including quality, environment, health-and-safety, data security, risk, BIM etc.

Why RPS?

If you would like to join a company that will challenge you to be creative in design and solutions and is passionate about the service it provides, join RPS. In return, you will be offered a dynamic and rewarding career with an attractive reward package along with a great team environment. In addition, we deliver a comprehensive training and development programme for all professional levels.

About RPS

At RPS, we are a recognised leader in multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, project communications and project management consultancy. Internationally, we have over 5,000 people developing pioneering, revolutionary ideas on strategic, sustainable policies and projects. In Ireland, we employ 600 of the most talented, high-performing professionals in the industry.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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