Junior Civil/Structural Engineer
SDS design engineers specialise in building design and engineering with expertise in geotechnical, water and civil & structural engineering. We have over 50 employees working in Ireland and Spain. We are recruiting a Junior Civil/Structural Engineer with a minimum of 2 years experience for our head office in Castlebar.
Main Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare drawings, designs and diagrams
- Develop design ideas and structural design calculations
- Communicate with engineers/architects when preparing drawings/designs
- Calculate dimensions and allowances with accurate precision
- Revise drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements
- Willingness and responsive to the demands and coordination of other design team professionals, clients and contractors
- Liaise with external consultants and clients
- Periodically to visit sites and take measurements
- Perform other job related duties as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Level 8 Degree in civil or structural engineering
- 2 - 5 years experience in an Engineering Design Office (or similar)
- Ideally you will have gained experience working on a wide range of projects
- You must also have strong working knowledge of the current Irish Building Regulations
- Full working knowledge of British and Eurocode Design Standards for Concrete, Steel, Masonry and Timber
- You must be proficient using AutoCAD/Revit and be capable of preparing detailed technical designs & drawings to an exceptional standard
- A good knowledge of Robot, Staad PRO-QSE or similar is essential
- Be able to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and deliver projects on time
- Excellent written and verbal communication (fluent in English)
- Self motivated with great attention to detail and ability to research a subject
QEHS MS Responsibilities
- Comply with SDS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Management System requirements, i.e. perform work according to process documents and procedures, and maintain document information/complete department forms/records as required.
- Understand and apply the SDS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policy statements in all aspects of work.
- Contribute towards achieving company’s SDS QEHS objectives.
- Ensure that the needs and requirements of the company’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
- Help develop and improve the company’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.
What you will get in return
- Attractive salary and package on offer for suitable candidate, including pension scheme, CPD and further training.
- You will gain great exposure working across a range of projects in a growing company
- You will be working closely with senior staff
Location
- Castlebar, Co Mayo
send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €36,000.00-€40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- civil/structural engineering: 2 years (required)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- A valid Irish Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: SDSCASJCS252
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
