Sustainable Infrastructure Back
Principal Engineer – Water
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest Irish owned consultants with centres of excellence in Civil Infrastructure, Waste & Resource Management and Renewables. FT provides design and contract management services for the construction of infrastructure projects such as roads, greenways, bridgeworks, rail, solid waste facilities, renewable energy, drainage, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, tunnels and gas pipelines.
FT is seeking to recruit a Principal Engineer (Water) to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team in our Cork, Carlow or Dublin Offices.
The successful candidate will be a Chartered Engineer, or in the process of achieving Chartered status, and be experienced in the delivery of drainage networks for highway, active travel and/or greenway and urban development projects through the planning and design phases.
The successful candidate will have the ability to directly manage clients and stakeholders, and be capable of coordinating with multi-disciplinary designers on infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to lead the delivery on a number of our infrastructure, urban development and renewable energy projects.
The post will suit candidates with at least 12 years of experience keen to apply their professional skills and gain experience in a busy and dynamic multi-disciplinary engineering practice.
FT's Responsibilities
What would my main responsibilities be in this role?
- Leading the delivery of drainage designs for infrastructure projects including highways, active travel, greenway, renewable energy and urban development projects
- Design of drainage networks, ponds, attenuation and SuDs.
- Design of potable water and waste water networks and pump stations
- Lead the hydrological and flood risk assessment for various sites.
- Preparing technical reports and designs to support hydrology and drainage design and environmental impact assessments.
- Working knowledge of modelling software such as InfoDrainage, Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow and/or Autodesk Storm and Sewer.
- Planning and managing CAD documentation, working closely with CAD Technicians
- Working closely with other Engineers, Ecologists and Scientists within the Company
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff within the Infrastructure sector
- Preparation of technical reports, tender and proposal documents
- Attend onsite meetings with the client and other professionals
- Ensure projects are delivered to the timescales, quality and costs agreed with the client
- Ensure compliance with our Quality Assurance and Management Systems
- Ensure compliance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation
Skills / Qualifications
Am I the right person for the role?
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- 12 years post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status, or be in the process of achieving Chartered status
- Experienced in the design of highway drainage systems including SuDs. Experience in Nature Based Solutions is a plus.
- Experience in potable water and waste water networks and pump stations a plus
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
- Working knowledge of civil design software
- Experience working in a Consulting Engineering or similar company
- Excellent communication, management, analytical and organisational skills required
- Experience working and co-ordinating with technical specialists and engineers
- Efficient work methods, functioning both as part of team and on own initiative
- Experience organizing and delivering complex tasks involving multiple parties within a short timeframe
- The ability to adopt and work to new procedures and systems quickly.
- Must be prepared to travel to site visits and client meetings
- Full Drivers Licence
Is FT the right fit for you?
Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at careers@ftco.ie today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.
Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
- Continuous Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.
- Employee Experience
When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.
- Family Benefits
We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.
- Financial
FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.
- Wellbeing
We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team. - Work Life Balance
At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.
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