Junior Civil/Structural Engineer

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 40 employees working in Ireland and Spain. We are recruiting a Junior Civil/Structural Engineer with a minimum of 2 years experience for our new office in Galway.

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

• Our new office is in Galway

send your CV and cover letter to hr@structuraldesign.ie

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €35,000.00-€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: 15/12/2024
Reference ID: SDSGWY25
Expected start date: 02/01/2025