Civil Engineer - Water; Dublin Cork

Jacobs, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Civil Engineer - Water, Dublin, Belfast, Cork

Not applicable

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

Join Jacobs’ expanding Water team and help shape the future of Ireland’s water infrastructure. As an experienced civil engineer, you’ll contribute to high-profile projects that span water, wastewater, flood management, and environmental protection, delivering real value to communities across the country.

You’ll work on everything from strategic water resource planning to the design and delivery of new and upgraded assets. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental experts, you’ll gain exposure to diverse technical challenges and innovative solutions.

Whether you’re experienced in the water sector or bringing transferable skills from another field, this is your opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, with a sustainable long‑term portfolio of high‑value/high‑profile projects.

• Deliver technical work streams or packages across all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Support technical design reviews and ensure constructability, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Closely manage internal and external stakeholders, delivering collaborative results.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to verify compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

• Experience delivering projects in water treatment, wastewater, flood management, or environmental sectors.
• Experience in technical designs and/or Design & Build delivery models.
• Member of or working towards Chartership.
• Demonstrable knowledge of design standards, CDM regulations and/or Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, and safety protocols.
• Comfortable with design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working to give you the support, means, and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities—including well‑being benefits, global giving and volunteering, and innovative ways to help clients make the world a better place.

We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Our culture of caring, inclusion and belonging encourages collaboration, diversity, and community. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through employee networks and community‑of‑practice initiatives.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement.

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