Principal Development Infrastructure Engineer (Civil)

Principal Development Infrastructure Engineer (Civil) Full-time State/Province: Dublin Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here. AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to take a lead role in the technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring others, and seeing projects through from early design to construction. Our Development Infrastructure team provides civil engineering services to developers, housebuilders, local authorities, and major clients across Ireland and the U.K. We work across all stages of a project, from feasibility and planning to detailed design and construction, covering drainage, highways, flood risk, and water infrastructure. The team has a strong focus on technical quality, collaboration, and mentoring, with an emphasis on practical engineering solutions. Here’s what you’ll do: Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through to construction. Act as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior engineers. Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions. Take ownership of technical quality, programme, and coordination on assigned projects. Come grow with us: And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days .

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Degree-qualified Civil Engineer; Chartered or working towards Chartered status. Demonstrable experience delivering development infrastructure projects in Ireland or the U.K. Strong technical background in drainage, highways/pavements, flood risk, water infrastructure, and SuDS. Comfortable using tools such as MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Why AECOM: You’ll work on a wide range of interesting and technically challenging civil engineering projects, with flexibility around how and where you work, clear progression routes, and support from a collaborative and experienced team. Apply today and take the next step in your civil engineering career with AECOM. #BECIVILS #BEDI At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM