Structural Engineer
Exciting opportunities to join our Infrastructure Management (IM) Department
Location: Infrastructure HQ, Inchicore, Dublin 08. (Hybrid working arrangements applicable, as per Remote Working policy)
Salary: €47k-€83K (Dependent on role & commensurate with suitable Qualification and Experience)
Contract Hours: 36-hour per week.
Contract Duration: 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 Structural Engineer within the Infrastructure Management (IM) Department to join us for an exciting phase of growth within the railway sector.
The role is primarily responsible for providing structural design support for the Chief Civil Engineers department, developing structural designs, calculations, and specifications for the renewal and maintenance of existing infrastructure, including bridges, earthworks, and buildings. Ensuring all structural designs are undertaken in compliance with our technical and safety standards.
With major investment programmes in the maintenance, renewal and upgrading of our infrastructure, with Projects such as:
- DART+ Expansion
- TPS (Track Protection System)
- NTCC (National Train Control Centre)
- CACR (Cork Area Commuter Rail)
Along with several other projects, this is an exciting opportunity to progress a career in the railway industry, to help ensure the safe and efficient provision of railway services across the country.
Essential
- A Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (level 8) or relevant Engineering Discipline
- Knowledge and experience in the design of Civil and Structural engineering with an understanding of the construction techniques used for the building of modern and original structures on the railway.
- Experience in structural design, particularly in the renewal and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Desirable
- Professional Accreditation: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional accreditation with a recognized engineering body (e.g., Engineers Ireland, ICE, Institution of Structural Engineers).
- Railway Experience: Prior experience working in the railway sector, particularly in structural renewals, and maintenance projects.
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
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th April
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all
In our hiring practices, we will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability