Design Engineer Chief Civil Engineer’s Track Delivery Unit
Exciting opportunities to join our Infrastructure Management (IM) Department.
Design Engineer Chief Civil Engineer’s (CCE) Track Delivery Unit
Location: Portarlington/Dublin/Thurles (Hybrid working arrangements applicable, as per Remote Working policy)
Travel: Requirement to travel around the network, Mileage Allowance &/ Pool Car available
Salary: €47k-€82K (Dependent on role & commensurate with suitable Qualification and Experience)
Contract Hours: 36-hour per week.
Contract Duration: Fixed Purpose & Fixed Term leading to permanency.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum, rising to 28 based on service.
*Additional Entitlements: Re-location packages (Applicable to residence outside of Ireland), Pension, Welfare Scheme, Income Protection, Further Education Assistance, Talent Development Programmes and much more.
*Some entitlements dependent on employment status and length of service.
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are recruiting for a Design Engineer within the Infrastructure Management (IM) Department to join us for an exciting phase of growth within the railway sector.
There is a requirement for a Design Engineer to assist in the delivery of major track and civil projects both CCE renewal/enhancements and Capital Investment work packages across the Irish Rail network. The successful candidate will be required to deliver track and drainage designs within the Track Delivery Unit, Lead & manage in the introduction of innovative technologies. They will also be required to process survey and design information, produce infrastructure designs in accordance with relevant technical and safety standards, produce associated drawings, stage planning of implementation and ensure all technical & safety approvals of permanent way designs are received prior to implementation.
With major investment programmes in the maintenance, renewal and upgrading of our infrastructure, with Projects such as:
- DART+ Expansion
- CLRP (Cork Line Rehabilitation Project)
- CACR (Cork Area Commuter Rail)
- Galway Station Redevelopment
Along with several other projects, this is an exciting opportunity to progress a career in the railway industry across a number of disciplines and departments, to help ensure the safe and efficient provision of railway services across the country.
Essential
- Degree level qualification (Level 8) in Design Engineering or relevant equivalent
- Over 2 years’ experience working in an engineering, with above qualification.
Desirable
- Membership of Engineers Ireland or other relevant professional body.
- Experience working in or knowledge of railway infrastructure would be an advantage.
- Experience using track alignment software such as Design Route, Nova Track, Bently rail.
- Experience using Autocad
- Knowledge of GPS/ Total Station Surveying, Level Control and Machine Control
Closing Date for applications is Sunday 20th April.
A competency based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of experience and CV. For mor information regarding the roles or If any applicants have special requirements, you can e-mail us at im_recruit@irishrail.ie
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