Graduate Engineer

The Role of the Local Authority Engineer: 

Since the foundation of the State, Local Authority Engineers have played a key role in the delivery and maintenance of public infrastructure necessary for the day-to-day life of all citizens, residents, visitors and business. Examples of such infrastructure are: 
-   Roads 
-   Cycleways 
-   Bridges 
-   Drainage, Flood Alleviation & Green Infrastructure 
-   Water & Wastewater
-   Public Lighting 
-   Traffic Control Systems (e.g. traffic signals, signage, setting of speed limits etc.) 
-   Environmental Protection 
-   Waste Management
The Graduate Engineer will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer, Senior Engineer or other employee designated by the Director of Services as appropriate.  
 
The Graduate Engineer will be required at times to work on their own initiative as circumstances demand on a broad range of projects. They will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.  The role requires good technical competence, administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills depending on the assignment. 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out his/her duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. 

The key duties and responsibilities of the post include: - 
(a)    To provide technical assistance to the wider engineering team. 
(b)    To research Technical Standards and Guidelines. 
(c)    Research Government Policy Documents in relation to the provision of engineering services. 
(d)    To research and gain familiarity of the legislation within which Council engineering services are provided. 
(e)    Drafting reports for the approval and sign-off by higher engineering grades. 
(f)    Drafting replies to correspondence received from elected public representatives or from members of the public for the approval and sign-off by higher engineering grades. 
(g)    Checking engineering drawings. 
(h)    Carrying out on-site works inspections. 
(i)    Checking tender documents, specifications and pricing schedules. 
(j)    Gaining familiarity with the Conditions of Contract for engineering works outsourced by the Council. 
(k)    When required, to accompany higher engineering grades to meetings with engineering consultants, contractors, elected members etc.

The post holder may be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer or such duties as designated from time to time.
 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

1.    Character
Candidates shall be of good character.

2.    Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3.    Citizenship 
      Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:
a)    A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
b)    A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
c)    A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
d)    A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or
e)    A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa 
Or
A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

4.    Education, Training, Experience
Candidates all on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms:
(a)    hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in a relevant field of Engineering*;

    OR

(b)    hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in a relevant field of Engineering;

    OR
 
(c)    hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant field of Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally.

*A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits. 

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is provided to support their application form.

The Ideal Candidate Shall have:
•    Knowledge of health & safety legislation and safety regulations.
•    The ability to demonstrate good analytical and IT skills.
•    Evidence of planning and organizing skills including awareness of resource management.
•    Report writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others.
•    Evidence of self-sufficiency, being capable of evaluating proposals and identifying
improvements on a proactive basis and adapting readily to change.
•    An ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.

As this role requires travel within the County, it is desirable for the successful candidate to have access to a vehicle and to hold a full driving license for class B vehicles free from disqualifications and medical limitations.

** ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE POSITION ARE AVAILALBE ON THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET **