Project / Senior Project Engineers – Water Services, Flooding & Drainage Projects

RPS is seeking applications for the position of Senior Project Engineer with openings in our Dublin Office. We are seeking experienced engineers to support and deliver existing and new high-profile projects. You will be central to the flooding & drainage team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield.
About the Role: Report to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.Work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality engineering services for our clients. You may be expected to work on delivery of multiple projects concurrently.Provide technical input to our cross sector multidisciplinary internal project teams supporting the delivery of transportation, commercial/residential development and environmental infrastructure projects.Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate outputs to our clients.Further develop and broaden the technical capacity of the flooding and drainage team.About you: Level 8 degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline. A post graduate Level 9 Masters would be advantageous.Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers.Have a strong desire to develop and broaden your existing competencies to Chartered Engineer Level.You will be project focussed, proactive and independent, and able to provide a supporting project management role.Candidates should have a proven ability to deliver project and tasks to a high quality, on time and within budget.You will have proven relevant experience in the design/delivery of one or more of the following – flood risk assessment & management, flood defence infrastructure, surface water collection & management systems.You will have excellent working knowledge and understanding of flood hydrology and hydraulic processes.You will have significant experience in open channel and network hydraulic modelling within Infoworks ICM and a strong knowledge of model application to solving real world problems.Able to produce high quality reports, presentations and deliverables to clearly communicate complex issues, demonstrate logically analysis and provide robust justification design decisions and statements made.Key Skills/Attributes: Ability to undertake a key technical role responsible for full hydraulic model output delivery.In addition to a high level of competency in Infoworks ICM experience with FloodModeller, Estry, TuFlow, HEC-RAS 1D/2D or similar models would be beneficial.A detailed understanding of Flood Risk Management Methods, Nature-based Solutions and wider catchment, river and drainage processes.Experience in providing specialist technical knowledge and advice on hydraulic modelling issues to project team members.Have a strong knowledge and experience of applying thorough QA principles in hydraulic modelling to ensure results are fit for delivery.Ability to apply hydraulic modelling outputs to define and design civil engineering infrastructural elements to meet project objectives.Working experience of economic appraisal of projects and plans, using CBA and MCA techniques would be beneficial.Desire to contribute to the technical development of the team and our application of best-practice principles and concepts to engineer innovative solutions for clients.Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects collaboratively with engineering, planning and environmental professionals.Aptitude to work independently to support effective and timely delivery of projects.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, suppliers and other RPS staff.Able to approach all your tasks in a diligent, professional and organised manner.Experience in the use of civil engineering design packages e.g., CAD, Civil 3D.Knowledge and experience in the use GIS software in QGIS or Arc.Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications; MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel).Why RPS for you?
You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.
We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution.
RPS, a Tetra Tech company:
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.
Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company's future.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion:
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.
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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