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Design Engineer – Building & Infrastructure

  • Salary

    55,000 to 65,000

  • Education level

    Bachelors degree

  • Closing date

    September 5, 2024

The position of Design Engineer in one of our clients multiple Irish offices requires a minimum Level 8 Honours Degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent qualification appropriate to the tasks assigned) and in general, the title may apply to staff that have between 2 and 6 years of experience depending on the knowledge and skills gained throughout their career to date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of a team within our clients department and through mentoring with senior members of staff within their company, the Design Engineer will be required to undertake the following duties:

  • Where directed by the Project Manager, liaise with Clients to deliver the required designs.
  • Review documents and designs prepared by Graduate Engineers.
  • Preparation and review of preliminary designs and reports using a variety of computer packages and subsequent preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications.
  • Procurement of Site Investigation, Building and Civil Engineering Contracts.
  • Assisting our Project Managers in the preparation of tender documents and tender assessments.
  • Administration of the construction contracts to ensure that design requirements, project schedules and project budget are achieved.
  • Take instruction from their Line Manager (and where appropriate the relevant project Manager and senior members of the project teams).

 

The Skills Required of a Design Engineer:

  • Excellent written and verbal (English) communication and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2D and an aptitude to develop their skills in the use of AutoCAD 3D and Building Information Modelling (such as AutoDesk REVIT).
  • Capability to develop skills in the use of other software packages such as MicroDrainage Microsoft Access and GIS software packages such as ArcGIS and MapInfo.
  • Working knowledge of construction contracts such as the PWMF Forms of Contract.
  • Working knowledge of relevant software packages such as Microsoft Project, MicroDrainage, and other similar packages needed to fulfil their day to day tasks.