Water Engineering Design Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water Engineering Design Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 8 Honours Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent, and significant experience in water engineering design.
Main Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Liaising with clients to deliver required designs
* Reviewing documents and designs prepared by graduate engineers
* Completing designs and drawings for site development works
* Designing surface water drainage systems in accordance with SuDS principles
* Designing foul sewer and water main networks in accordance with Irish Water codes of practice
* Liaising with Irish Water through pre-connection enquiries, connection applications, and diversions processes
* Preparing designers' assessments of risk for all designs
* Preparing preliminary inspection plans and undertaking BCAR inspections
* Procuring site investigations, building, and civil engineering contracts
* Assisting project managers in preparing tender documents and tender assessments
Key Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A competent understanding of drainage design principles, including implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and Irish Water codes of practice
* Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D and site modelling software packages, such as Site 3D, and drainage design software packages, such as Innovyze MicroDrainage
* Working knowledge of relevant software packages, such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, and GIS software packages, such as ArcGIS and MapInfo
* Working knowledge of public procurement procedures and thresholds
* Working knowledge of construction contracts, such as PWMF Forms of Contract and RIAI Forms of Contract
Benefits and Working Arrangements
This is a full-time role with hybrid working options. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
If you feel that this opportunity is something you may be interested in, please forward your CV to us.