Job Title:
Senior Engineer
Employer:
Carlow County Council
County:
Carlow
Closing Date:
3pm, Thursday, 29th January 2026
Starting Salary:
€58,847
About the Employer:
Carlow County Council is one of 31 Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. Carlow County Council consists of 18 members elected every five years and the county is divided into the three Municipal Districts of Carlow, Muinebheag & Tullow.
Carlow County Council provides services to a population of over 62,000 citizens in the areas of housing, integration, regeneration, roads, transportation, planning, environment, libraries, economic and community development, tourism, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, arts, and water services.
At a strategic level, the Council operates through its Corporate Policy Group comprising the Cathaoirleach of the Council and the Chairpersons of the local authority's four Strategic Policy Committees as well as a Municipal District representative. The Chief Executive and the Council's Management Team play a key role in supporting and advising this policy group.
The Council has over 400 employees and can offer exciting careers across our services in various roles such as engineering, technical, financial, management, administration, library services, fire services and general services.
The headquarters are in Carlow Town and there are also offices in Tullow and Muinebheag. The Council operates within an annual revenue budget of €81 million and a multi-annual three-year capital budget of €306 million.
About the Role:
The Senior Engineer is a senior position within the local authority reporting to the Director of Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the relevant department which will include modernising and managing change. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Carlow County Council's vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. They will be responsible for the introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive organisation that provides a multiplicity of services to the County.
Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on strategic management, accountability, performance management and customer service and the Senior Engineer is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the departments, divisions and functions to which they are assigned.
The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council. Recognising Local Government as the main vehicle of governance and public service, the role will involve leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Engineer is an experienced managerial position responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service.
The role of Senior Engineer is an excellent opportunity to engage with the active delivery of strategic policy including contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to Climate Action.
About You:
Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:
(a) (i) hold an honours bachelors degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland*;
OR (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND a post-graduate masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
OR (iv) have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland as of equivalent status;
(b) have at least eight years satisfactory engineering experience, including a period of not less than six years satisfactory experience in the direction and supervision of major engineering work;
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience and of administrative experience;
(d) have satisfactory experience at strategic management level;
(e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 29th of January at 3pm.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.