Civil Engineering roles (Principal/senior) Dublin
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Position location: Dublin, Ireland / Cork, Ireland.
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda.
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy focused on improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation.
About the Role
Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission, including power plants, HV substations, HVDC Interconnector converter stations, and HV cable projects.
We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with extensive design experience to join our Civil and Structural Team in Ireland.
The role spans a diverse portfolio of work with opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Proposal Writing
Scheme Costings
Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
Preparation of drawings for 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
Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE)
Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software such as SAP**** or ETABS
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Project Leadership – manage structural engineering projects independently, overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality
Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation capabilities
Experience leading FEED activities related to structural components
Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Conflict Resolution skills
Attention to Detail – create detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages, complying with relevant standards
Clear Communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leadership Mindset – guide junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders
Relevant experience in structural engineering; energy project experience is advantageous
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License is advantageous but not mandatory
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact for reasonable adjustments.
Agile Working
We offer flexible working arrangements to support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Benefits
Pension matched up to 7%
Competitive annual leave
Life insurance / Income Continuance
Annual professional institution subscription
Continuous development opportunities
Agile/flexible working
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme (subject to performance)
Flexible benefits such as cycle to work and travel tax saver scheme
Wellbeing support and independent Employer Assistance Scheme
Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Opportunities to make a difference and learn about our social outcomes
Contract and Working Patterns
Contract Type: Permanent.
Work Pattern: Full Time.
Discipline: Energy.
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