Project/ Senior Project Engineer – Roads and Transportation

Company: Gaia Talent
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Project/Senior Project Engineer – Roads and Transportation

Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Project/Senior Project Engineer – Roads and Transportation to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil or transportation engineer to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including national road schemes, greenways, active travel, public transport and major design-and-build projects.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from preliminary design through to detailed design and tender documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare technical reports, preliminary and detailed designs and tender documentation.
  • Contribute to projects throughout their full lifecycle.
  • Apply relevant transportation design standards and guidance.
  • Work closely with civil engineers, technicians, ecologists and environmental specialists.
  • Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and quality requirements.
  • Identify project issues and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance and management systems.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute positively to multidisciplinary project teams.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
  • A minimum of 2 years' postgraduate experience designing transportation projects in Ireland or the UK.
  • An NFQ Level 9 qualification is advantageous.
  • Experience working with relevant design standards, including TII, DMURS and the Cycle Design Manual.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Experience using Civil 3D is desirable.
  • Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a strong opportunity for a Project or Senior Project Engineer to broaden their technical experience, work on major transportation projects and develop their career within a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

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Posted: September 4th, 2026