Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 20,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In Ireland, our award-winning team is now at almost 600 members across 16 offices nationwide. Our Team includes designers, engineers, surveyors, project managers, technologists, geo-technical and environmental teams, asset and maintenance managers and quantity surveyors all working together 

We work in partnership with public sector clients and private companies both at home and internationally, and we are committed to supporting the government in realising their climate, infrastructural and societal goals as part of Project Ireland 2040.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with a minimum of 7 years post graduate experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex geotechnical design solutions across major infrastructure projects including highways, motorways, rail, active travel schemes, and drainage works.

This is a crucial position within our Geotechnical team, supporting the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects for both public and private sector clients across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff within the geotechnical team.
• Undertake ground investigation scoping, design, supervision, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental engineering teams.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, clients, and contractors during design and construction phases.
• Ensure that all geotechnical design work is delivered to the highest quality and safety standards in accordance with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 7 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Proven experience working on large civil infrastructure projects within a busy consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in the design and analysis of earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proficient in geotechnical design software (e.g., PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, WALLAP, Settle3, etc.).
• Chartership (CEng or approaching Chartered status) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on TII, Irish Rail or NTA-led projects.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design workflows.
• Project management and client-facing experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Career development opportunities within a global engineering group.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to high-profile and impactful infrastructure projects.

Join Us: If you are ready to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career and contribute to transformative projects across Ireland, we want to hear from you. Join our growing geotechnical team at Egis in Ireland and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.