Senior Project Engineer – Water Services (Flooding & Drainage)
Location:
Dublin | Galway | Cork – Ireland
Representing our client | KMR Recruitment
Type:
Permanent
Competitive salary, pension matching, and much more
Are you ready to help shape Ireland's future water infrastructure?
At
KMR
, we're proud to partner with one of Ireland's leading consultancies to find an exceptional
Senior Project Engineer
to join their
Flooding & Drainage team
— with opportunities in
Dublin, Galway, and Cork
.
If you're an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and wants to see your work make a real difference in communities across Ireland, this could be your next big move.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead the delivery of innovative flooding and drainage projects for major public and private sector clients.
* Provide
technical expertise
across multidisciplinary teams — from transport to environmental infrastructure.
* Take ownership of
hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and drainage design
.
* Collaborate, innovate, and deliver high-quality results that stand up to scrutiny.
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the flooding and drainage team.
What You'll Bring
* A
degree (Level 8+) in Civil or Environmental Engineering
– a Master's (Level 9) is a plus.
* Professional membership
(Engineers Ireland or ICE) and drive toward Chartered status.
* Proven experience in
flood risk management, flood defence design, or surface water systems
.
* Proficiency in
Infoworks ICM
; experience with
FloodModeller, TuFlow, or HEC-RAS
is a bonus.
* The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently — in reports, meetings, and presentations.
Bonus Skills
* Understanding of
nature-based solutions
and catchment-scale hydrology.
* Familiarity with
CAD, Civil 3D, and GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)
.
* Project management experience — keeping quality, time, and cost in balance.
What's In It for You
* Access to
fully accredited professional development
, from technical training to executive coaching — even to
Master's level qualifications
.
* Opportunities to work on
high-profile, technically challenging projects
across Ireland and beyond.
* A culture that values
collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
.
This is your chance to make an impact — and grow your career within a forward-thinking, supportive environment.
Interested?
Apply today or reach out ) confidentially to learn more about the role.