Graduate Engineer Job Description

Graduate Engineer 

Contract type: Temporary - 2 year contract

Location: Reside in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council functional area or within a reasonable distance thereof

Employing authority: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Graduate engineers will get hands-on experience:

• Working with a multidisciplinary team to execute major infrastructure projects.
• Working with both direct labour operations staff and our supply chain to deliver a range of projects and services.
• Site survey activities, preparation of tender documentation, contract award and management of contracts.
• Assist in the preparation and management of programmes and budgets.
• Support site supervisory staff in the management of outdoor operational crews.
• Interface and build relationships with elected members, community groups and key stakeholders.
• Promote and contribute to a culture where Health & Safety is at the core, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Prepare relevant health and safety and operational documentation.
• Develop and implement quality management systems.
• Facilitate and input into scheme design and construction methodology.
• Progress reporting and recording of site activities.
• Work with engineering staff on process improvements and developments to enhance efficiencies.
• Work in accordance with public works suite of contracts.

Who should apply

We are looking for ambitious graduate engineers:

• who are recently qualified or who will be in receipt of qualification upon appointment.

• with civil, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering backgrounds.

• with an interest in public service and delivering work that benefits the local community and environment.

• who want broad and varied experience with a combination of desk and on site work.

• who have good interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and enjoy working as part of a team.