Civil & Structural Engineer

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A little more about your role…

WSP’s Energy business is looking to expand its Electricity Transmission & Distribution service line in Ireland and is excited to appoint a Civil and Structural Engineer to join our team based out of the Dublin, Naas or Belfast office. As a Civil and Structural Engineer working within WSP's Ireland Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade.

 As part of this, you will be responsible for:

• Working with the Civil & Structural Group Lead to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative Civil & Structural solutions to complex problems and then using engineering tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to create practical designs based on these solutions.

• Working on projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering, Detailed Design. There will be opportunities for site work during project development, construction and commissioning.

• Preparation of deliverables such as structural 3D models, structure design reports, general arrangement drawings, pipe support design and drawings, foundation envelops and RC detailing.

• Supporting development of plant layouts and plant 3D models.

• Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs.

• Developing proposals and bids for Civil & Structural projects and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals.

• Act as a technical authority, providing guidance across civil engineering and supporting multidisciplinary integration with cables, primary, and protection & control teams.

• Undertake Owner’s Engineer / Client-side design reviews of developer, supplier, and contractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with technical standards, contractual requirements, and applicable legislation.

• Identify, assess, and communicate health and safety risks within designs, ensuring hazards are eliminated or mitigated in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and good engineering practice.

• Lead and participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and workshops with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to drive alignment and resolve issues.

• Support project delivery through attendance at key stages including design reviews and site inspections, providing technical oversight during construction and commissioning.

• Contribute to temporary works considerations and construction methodologies to ensure safe and practical installation solutions.

• Ensure all drawings, specifications, and design deliverables are accurate, complete, and issued in a timely manner, proactively managing information gaps to avoid programme delays.

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, and contractors, supporting effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to…

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.

• Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 110kV up to an including 400kV.

• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.

• Review designs produced by developers and contractors to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.

• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.

• Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.

• Undertake Client / Owner Engineering design reviews for concept, FEED and detailed engineering phases.

• Attend design review / workshops with Customers

• Attend internal and Client design meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build

• Attend FATs and perform construction and inspection follow up on site. 

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree in relevant Engineering subject

• Working towards chartered status of relevant Engineering Institute;

• Solid experience in Civil & Structural detailed design;

• Detailed working knowledge of national and international codes and standards used within the Power sector.

• Knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks engineering standards and technical policies and specifications for Civil and Structural within Substations.

• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations

• Experience of working with structural design software packages such as Robot Professional and STAAD Pro in addition to CAD software such as Revit and AutoCAD.

• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution

• The ability to travel as projects dictate.

• Excellent understanding of the H&S requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.