Overview
Job Title: Junior Geotechnical Engineer (Ireland / English Speaking)
Operating level: A Junior Geotechnical Engineer with 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Location: Combination of office and site-based work across Shannon Valley projects in Ireland.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the execution of geotechnical site visits and the review of ground investigation investigations.
- Support geotechnical aspects of housing and residential development projects, particularly soil stabilisation and ground improvement works.
- Oversee soil investigations including sampling procedures, in-situ testing, and coordination of laboratory testing.
- Ensure that all fieldwork and reporting activities comply with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in the preparation of reports, including data analysis, findings, conclusions, and engineering recommendations.
- Support other engineers in geotechnical assessments for earthworks, soil stabilisation, and infrastructure projects.
- Use engineering software tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, geotechnical analysis packages) and Excel for design, data processing, and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to the required quality standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
- 0–3 years of professional experience in civil or geotechnical engineering.
- Understanding of soil mechanics and applied geotechnical principles.
- Knowledge of in-situ and laboratory testing techniques (desirable).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, geotechnical design software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in both team-based and independent settings.
- Permanent position within one of Ireland’s leading civil engineering and site development companies.
- Exposure to a wide range of geotechnical and infrastructure projects.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Project Management
- Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering
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