Principal engineer

Principal Engineer – Transportation (Dublin, Ireland)
What You’ll Do

Lead & Deliver: Manage design packages for major road, greenway, and urban transport schemes from concept to construction.
Coordinate: Oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, ensuring seamless collaboration across drainage, structures, and environmental disciplines.
Innovate: Apply the latest standards including DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, and TII Publications to create safe, people‑focused transport solutions.
Engage: Work directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges and statutory approval processes (Part 8 / ABP / SID / EIA).
Mentor: Support and coach junior engineers, contributing to AECOM’s culture of growth and continuous learning.

Benefits

Impactful projects across Ireland.
Career development with structured pathway to chartership, mentoring, technical training, and leadership development through AECOM University.
Hybrid and flexible working under the Freedom to Grow culture.
Collaborative culture with a 150+ strong Surface Transportation team across Ireland and the UK.
Competitive package, parental leave, wellness initiatives, volunteering days and opportunities for international collaboration.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Significant experience in road, urban, or Active Travel infrastructure design.
Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and manage project delivery.
Working knowledge of Irish transport standards: TII Publications, DMURS, DMRB, and Cycle Design Manual.
Experience with statutory planning and design approvals in Ireland.
Experience with construction stage such as Site Supervision is ideal.

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