Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 12,000+ employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.
With a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.
As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.
Ayesa is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer with a strong background in structural or geotechnical design, with 3-6 years of relevant industry experience. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering discrete structural design packages and providing guidance, coordination, and mentorship to a team of engineers.
The Marine & Coastal team in Ireland work on various public and private projects for contractors, county councils, developers, port owners and operators. We have consulted and designed ports with diverse needs, including Dubai Port, Aqaba New Port, Dublin Port masterplan, Greenore and Lowestoft Port FEED in the UK, delivering next-generation port infrastructure.
These complex engineering projects require expertise in regulation and permitting, maritime and port operations, structural and geotechnical engineering, site investigations, marine ecology, dredging and reclamation, project management, contract administration and site supervision. We offer our clients a range of our in-house expertise in various specialist areas, including modelling, flooding, ecology, marine biology, geotechnics, geomorphology, hydraulics, navigation, dredging & reclamation, and aquaculture. As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, we combine marine engineering with broader transport and infrastructure specialisms to deliver a holistic design and delivery service.
Key Responsibilities
·Works independently, calling on experts as required, to deliver designs for our clients
·Develops and supports junior engineers
·Ensures all marine designs are in accordance with set standards and all recommendations are robust, value-based and commissionable
·Ensures that designs are delivered on time to our clients and that the design fulfils the client’s brief
·Inspects structures and construction work and ensures that all aspects of design are correctly implemented
·Monitors processes and results and ensures that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
·Ability to make appropriate judgements and decisions and exercise initiative
·Ability to prepare tender documentation
·Management of all work in compliance with Ayesa’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
Key Experience Criteria
·Has experience in the design and inspection of marine structures
·Has an understanding of port and harbour operations
·Has an understanding of marine environmental issues and constraints
·Has a willingness and ability to contribute to business development and the growth of the business.
·Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills
Key Skills and Knowledge
·3-6 years of industry experience
·Master’s in civil engineering or similar with experience in the field of marine civil engineering
·Chartered or near chartered with the ICE or equivalent.
·Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to marine works and proven ability to use relevant software
·Has proven knowledge of marine statutory permitting
·Can communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and willingness to exceed client expectations
·Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
·Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
·Is committed to Continued Professional Development and that of others
·Sound working knowledge of BS 6349, Eurocodes and related marine guidance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommoda