Civil Engineer (Civil / Water)

Tetra Tech
We have an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer, to become part of a team working on a variety of high-profile projects throughout Ireland & beyond. The post will offer the successful applicant an interesting, challenging and varied workload with the potential to progress further within the company. We have adopted a hybrid working model and are flexible on location.

Who is tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best designers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, town planners, environmental specialists and business service professionals to maintain our reputation as a market leader. We do this by taking care of our people; offering fantastic flexible benefits, providing personal and professional development, and giving employees the opportunity to work on exciting and ground-breaking projects.

We don’t want Tetra Tech to be just your next role, we want it to be a step-change in your career and ultimately a move that you are proud to have made.

Main purpose of position:

You will be working within the Civil Engineering team whose scope of project work includes:

• Wastewater and water projects including treatment works, sewer networks, pumping stations and rising mains;
• Drainage schemes;
• Marine projects;
• Flood risk and drainage assessment; and
• Hydraulic and network modelling.

You will be expected to be involved in all project work stages from inception to completion including:

• Feasibility studies and option appraisals;
• Outline and detailed design;
• Budget cost estimates;
• Procurement;
• Contract management;
• Site supervision; and
• Construction project management in the role of Project Manager under NEC ECC contracts.

Key accountabilities:

You will be expected to

• Comply with Quality Management and Technical Excellence Systems and project procedures;
• Make sure that legislation, regulations and site procedures or instructions are complied with;
• Undertake contract administration of projects to make sure that time and budgetary requirements are met.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, Statutory Authorities, utility companies and other consultants, as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

Essential requirements:

• Educated to degree level in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Engineers Ireland (IEI).
• Experience in the use of Civil Engineering design software including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microdrainage WinDes.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, Specification For Highway Works, The Civil Engineering Specification For The Water Industry and Sewers For Adoption and their implementation.
• Experience of and ability in working within project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with clients, architects, contractors, other consultants (at all levels), Statutory and Public Utility Companies such as Northern Ireland Water, Northern Ireland Environment Agency / Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, DfI Roads and DfI Rivers.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working in a Civil Engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience in the use of Civil Engineering design software including PDS Ground Modelling, HEC-RAS and WINFAP-FEH.
• Experience in the use of the NEC suite of Conditions Of Contract.
• Experience of working on Northern Ireland Water Framework Contracts.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting

For more information on our company, please visit our website at . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.