Graduate Environmental Engineer

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

loyees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country.  Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick..

Role Purpose

As a Graduate Environmental Engineer / Scientist, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist in environmental assessments, permitting and compliance activities, helping with the planning, design, and delivery of environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects.

Your work will include data collection and analysis, preparing technical reports, supporting design teams with environmental inputs, and contributing to mitigation strategies that ensure projects meet regulatory and sustainability standards. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on project experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop your skills toward professional accreditation and a long-term career in the environmental sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment, planning and delivery of environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the preparation of  Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), technical reports and permitting documentation.
• Undertake desk-based research, data analysis, and mapping using GIS tools to support environmental assessments.
• Liaise with project teams, sub-consultants, and stakeholders to coordinate inputs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing environmental input to project designs and proposals.
• Contribute to environmental design solutions including SuDS, biodiversity net gain, and carbon reduction measures.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant environmental legislation, standards, and best practice guidelines.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal knowledge sharing, digital tools, and sustainability initiatives.
• Keep up to date with environmental legislation, guidance, and emerging trends in sustainable engineering.
• Participate in professional development activities and work toward accreditation (e.g., chartered status).

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Familiar with relevant Irish and EU environmental legislation and planning processes (ie. EIA Directive, Habitats Directive and transposing regulations)
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Exposure to GIS [AP1] systems (ArcQIS, QGIS, MapInfo and or others) Hardworking, pragmatic and highly motivated individual – client focused with good interpersonal skills and team approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to record data efficiently and methodically
• Willingness to participate in site visits and fieldwork as required.

Desirable Requirements

• A postgraduate / master’s qualification (NFQ Level 9) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline which includes practical experience.
• Experience or familiarity with environmental impact assessments (EIA)
• Professional memberships or interest in working toward accreditation (e.g., IEMA, CEnv, or similar).

 [AP1]This could be a desirable skill, but at least one of the grads should have QGIS knowledge

Why join Egis?

Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.

In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.

Local experience backed by global reach

Egis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 100 countries

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