Senior Drainage Engineer
OCSC, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Ireland, is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer for their Dublin office.
About the Role
You will assist in establishing OCSC as a centre of excellence, achieving business plan targets for turnover and profit margins.
Your Responsibilities
You will be part of a management team striving to deliver integrated, holistic, and sustainable design solutions.
You will have experience in designing sustainable drainage systems, wastewater networks, water distribution systems, hydrological studies, and flood risk management.
You will lead a team, manage project delivery, and quality.
You will work closely with public clients across various projects within the civils sector.
Accountabilities
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a design environment.
* Experience designing drainage systems, familiar with IW Codes of Practice, CIRIA C753, and GDSDS.
* Experience assessing Flood Risk according to The Planning System and Flood Risk Management by OPW.
* Hold a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Degree (FETAC Level 8).
* Progressing towards Chartership status.
* A keen interest in sustainable civil infrastructure design.
* Proficient in Micro Drainage and Autodesk Civil 3D.
* The ability to communicate design intent and philosophy to team members and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience leading projects from inception through the design process.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* A strong desire to lead projects and be accountable for their success.
* Familiarity with Irish planning processes.
* Excellent written communication and proficiency in technical report writing.
* A formal qualification in Project Management.
* Attained Chartered Engineer Status.
* A track record of successful client-facing roles.
* Experience in Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Alleviation Schemes.
* Strong knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems and best practice.
* Experience liaising with Clients on implementing the sequential approach to undertaking a justification test in an SSFRA.
* A strong ability in using and manipulating GIS information.
* Experience in Culvert sizing and hydraulic modelling.
* Procurement, tender assessment, and supervision experience.
* Experience in AutoCAD drafting and specifications.
* Knowledge of Revit or similar BIM packages.
* Involvement in a professional institution, i.e., IEI, ICE.
* Experience in using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, MS Office.
Career Development
As a CPD accredited employer, OCSC offers a tailored professional and personal development plan to enhance your career.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package based on experience.