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Civil engineer - waste

Kilkenny
RPS
Civil engineer
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 17 July
Offer description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Civil Engineer (Circular Economy) to join our Design and Regeneration Team, to be based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Sligo.

About The Team

Our team have extensive experience in a wide range of waste and circular economy projects including; Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) of closed landfills and unregulated waste disposal sites and remediation design; Design of waste infrastructure including recycling, recovery, disposal and landfill sites; and Investigation of contaminated land and design and execution of remediation solutions. We are from diverse backgrounds including civil and environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology and environmental science. Our shared values of diversity, innovation, and teamwork have enabled development of strong and lasting relationships. Together we work to solve real world challenges and identify creative, sustainable solutions for the future.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You Will Be Doing


* You’ll be working on a wide range of projects enabling you to develop your understanding of developing sustainable design solutions for waste infrastructure.
* You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from working with senior colleagues across RPS business units (e.g., Energy, Water, Transport, Geotechnical).
* You will provide support to the team by developing designs, conducting site investigations, desk-based technical report writing, conducting site visits and appraisals, and assisting with management of project tasks.
* You have been involved in leading and delivering waste design projects to a high standard. You take a proactive role towards project health and safety, and in an Irish context have an understanding of the PSCS/PSDP roles.
* Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets
* Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
* Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.

Who We Are Looking For

* We’d like you to have at least 5 years professional experience in a civils design role, ideally within a consultancy context in designing waste infrastructure or remediation projects.
* You’ll be confident providing and demonstrable experience delivering technical outputs to a high standard (e.g., reports, drawings, project plans).
* Highly motivated with interest and ambition to further develop expertise in the design of waste infrastructure.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Additional language skills a plus.
* Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage your time and identify project priorities.
* Be flexible and have a willingness to travel on occasion to client sites for meetings, surveys etc.
* Current member of a professional body (e.g., Engineers Ireland) working toward chartered status.
* Ability to work closely as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with strong social and interpersonal skills.
* A good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management.
* Have a full clean driving licence.
* Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work closely with Clients to achieve high levels of satisfaction and win-win outcomes.
* Project Management – Extensive experience in all aspects of delivering projects and programmes of work, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control. Experience of leading, coaching and training project managers.

Qualifications

* Great communication skills are key in order to build,
* Maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
* Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc/BE) or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer or close to attaining Chartership

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.



Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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