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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

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure while advancing your career? Due to significant growth across our Water Catchment Management business, we’re looking for talented River Engineers to join our team in Ireland, supporting major frameworks with leading water companies delivering some of the largest Flood Risk Management frameworks ever seen.

Alongside playing a key role in the development of our innovative solutions and products, including Flood Modeller, the market leading flood modelling solution, you will be integral to the delivery of programmes that protect the environment, reduce flood risk brining lasting value to communities. From early planning to detailed design and delivery, your work will span the full project lifecycle giving you exposure to technically diverse and impactful projects designed to protect future generations.

The ideal candidate will have opportunities to work across a diverse range of projects and programmes including flood and drought management, abstraction licensing, and transport design - from concept through to commissioning - while engaging and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake water-related engineering analysis and design projects.
Analyse and interpret model input and output data using data analysis and GIS software.
Manage or support the delivery of projects.
Deliver on technical work streams or packages across all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Support technical design reviews and ensure constructability, safety, and environmental compliance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns.
Conduct site inspections and assessments to verify compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Promote and drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Here's what you'll need

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline.
Postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc) in a relevant technical area (desirable)
Member or working towards Chartership (ICE, CIWEM, Engineer’s Ireland or equivalent professional institution)
Clear commitment to learn and develop with a flexible mindset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Good motivation, influencing and people management skills so that you can lead a team and provide support for developing junior team members whilst continuing to develop your own career.
Interest in future technologies and knowledge about the challenges within the industry, including data, carbon and sustainability.

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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.

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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.

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Locations

City	State	Country
Cork	Co. Cork	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland

River Engineer

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