Description

Market

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join our Bridges team in Dublin as a CAD Technician and play a pivotal role in delivering iconic infrastructure projects that connect communities across Ireland and beyond.

In this role, you will:

Bring designs to life: Produce and update precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and other tools, ensuring every detail meets project specifications.
Champion quality and standards: Apply rigorous CAD standards for layering, naming conventions, and file management, guaranteeing consistency and compliance.
Collaborate and innovate: Work closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to interpret design requirements and resolve technical challenges.
Own the details: Review drawings for accuracy and completeness, maintaining registers and revision control to keep projects on track.
Lead by example: Mentor junior technicians, share best practices, and embrace continuous improvement by adopting new tools and techniques.

Your expertise will help shape safe, efficient, and sustainable structures that make a lasting impact.

Here's what you'll need

Education: Level 6 qualification accredited by Engineers Ireland or equivalent (ICE/IStructE).
Experience: CAD experience on bridges or structural engineering projects.
Professional Development: A passion for growth and an interest in achieving Technician Membership with Engineers Ireland, ICE, or IStructE.
Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD & Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, or MicroStation.
Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of bridge design principles, structural detailing, and construction methods.
Experience in steelwork or reinforcement detailing for bridge structures.
Ability to deliver high-quality drawings under deadlines.
Strong verbal and written skills for effective collaboration.

Why Join our Bridges & Structure team at Jacobs?

Work on landmark bridge and infrastructure projects across Ireland and internationally.
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and excellence.
Access world-class professional development and Jacobs’ global knowledge network.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

City	State	Country
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland

CAD Technician - Bridges - Dublin

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