Overview
Principal Engineer – Alignment/Geometry (Civil 3D Modelling) role at RPS. Lead the delivery of alignment design and Civil 3D modelling for major transport infrastructure schemes in Ireland and the UK. A senior technical role for someone ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of alignment design packages on flagship projects using Civil 3D, ensuring high-quality geometry design outputs and integration with BIM workflows.
* Manage resources, review technical deliverables, and present design solutions to clients; mentor junior engineers and uphold internal QA and BIM standards.
* Contribute to project management activities, team utilisation, budget control, tender support, and maintaining a healthy project pipeline.
* Provide lifecycle project delivery from concept through construction and handover, and participate in strategic planning and design coordination.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, drainage, environmental, geotechnical, planning) and senior stakeholders, including alignment leads and business unit leadership.
* Support the bid/tender process and foster client relationships, with opportunities arising from the upcoming rebrand to Tetra Tech.
Your Impact
From day one, lead alignment design packages on major schemes such as the A9 Tay to Ballinluig and the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge, while shaping design coordination and delivering on time and within budget. Help position the team at the forefront of industry standards and innovation.
Required Qualifications, Training, And Experience
* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent)
* Extensive experience in alignment and geometry design for transport infrastructure
* Demonstrable leadership experience in a design consultancy environment
Beneficial Qualifications, Training, & Experience
* Postgraduate qualifications in transport or infrastructure engineering
* Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)
* Experience with BIM Level 2 standards and digital delivery platforms
* Familiarity with international design standards and practices
Additional Information
Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments can be made to support candidates requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support wellbeing and performance.
Why join Tetra Tech RPS? Our people are our success. We solve problems in urbanisation, natural resources, sustainability, and beyond, with a collaborative culture and opportunities for global collaboration within the international network.
In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering. We combine local expertise with global reach to deliver science-led solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy.
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