Principal Structure Engineer

At Rendel Ingerop, we provide client-focused engineering solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, transportation, energy, and industry sectors. With headquarters in Dublin, we work closely with our parent Company, Rendel Limited, as part of an international multidisciplinary design consultancy which brings a wealth of experience dating back to 1838. We are also proud to be part of the Ingerop Group, a French Engineering Consultancy with nearly 4,000 employees across Europe, Africa, South America and Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team in Dublin.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Company, recently launched in Dublin, but with the backing of an established Company in the UK and a wider Group in France. You will have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure, transportation and energy projects in Ireland and internationally. Working as part of a small team will provide opportunities and exposure to a broad range of experiences and responsibilities. Some of the day to day tasks will include:

• Lead and undertake assignments in Ireland and internationally, collaborating across teams in a multidisciplinary environment
• Deliver engineering solutions across a broad range of structural types and using local and international standard, including structural design and analysis at a range of project stages including conceptual, preliminary and detailed design; checking and analysis of internal and third-party designs; value engineering to review designs and assist in finding solutions and improvements for clients; finite element analysis and report on results
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Undertake project management which may include monitoring programmes and budgets, liaising with teams and individuals and reporting progress and updates, liaise with Clients and managing Client relationships
• Prepare drawings, reports, calculations, analysis and specifications to report internally and to clients

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer with extensive structural and civil engineering experience on infrastructure, transportation or energy projects
• Good knowledge of structural processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Experience of computer analysis of structures and design of structural elements in common materials i.e. steel, concrete, composite, fibre reinforced concrete and CFRP
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing commercial and contractual aspects and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence; able to adapt technical message to audience
• Ability to think and act operationally and strategically, respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities
• Excellent team working skills; able to lead, contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as LUSAS, MasterFrame, RM Bridge, SAM (Autodesk Structural Bridge Design)
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)

Additional Information

Our core values of Technical Excellence, Independence, Integrity, Respect, and Versatility underpin our interactions with colleagues and clients and how we impact the environment around us. The collaborative and inclusive culture that we foster provides growth opportunities for our team

Through internal committees and recognition programmes, we actively engage our teams in the pursuit of our goals in health and safety, environmental sustainability, knowledge sharing, innovation, and diversity.

Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, and employee assistance programme, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone

Apply Now to join #TeamRendel