**About Us**
We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society by considering social outcomes in everything we do.
Our purpose is to relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.
About the Business Unit:
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks.
We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with experience of engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team in Ireland.
The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will carry out design work on power plants, HV substation/ HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:
- Project Management.
- Proposal Writing.
- Scheme Costings.
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
- Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.
- Detailed Civil/Structural Design.
- Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
- Preparation of Specifications.
- Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have:
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: A deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
- Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software is essential for modeling and analyzing complex structures.
- Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): Knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.
Project Management Skills:
- Project Leadership: The successful candidate must be capable of managing structural engineering projects independently.
- Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation: Ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Experience leading FEED activities related to structural components.
Design Coordination and Collaboration:
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The candidate should excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
- Conflict Resolution: Effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
Attention to Detail:
- Drawing Preparation: Proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages. Compliance with relevant standards is crucial.
- Structural Assessment: Ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.
Communication and Leadership:
- Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
- Leadership Mindset: The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.
Experience:
- Relevant experience in structural engineering.
- Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License: While not mandatory, having a PE license is advantageous.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility:
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process.
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
We Offer:
- Pension matched up to 7%.
- Competitive annual leave.
- An annual professional institution subscription.
- Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive.
- Agile/flexible working – because life isn't 9-5.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance.
- Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & travel tax saver scheme.
- Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources.
- Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
- The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes.