Transportation Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Cork, IEhybridPosted Jun 19, 2026

About the role

Overview

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer with relevant years of planning and design experience. You will join the growing highways and transportation team in our Cork office.

Your role

You must be enthusiastic, keen to learn, dedicated, flexible, willing to seek responsibility and comfortable working as part of a team.

The role will involve preliminary and detailed design, input to statutory processes, preparation of contract documents, contract administration and construction supervision.

About you

Relevant years of experience in a consultancy environment.

Level 8 (minimum) or Level 9 (preferred) Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Aiming to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Knowledge and experience of relevant design standards, including TII Publications, Cycle Design Manual, DMURS etc. and ability to translate this knowledge into practical design solutions.

Computer literate with experience of relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D etc).

Experience in design and build schemes.

Experience in development of road schemes (preferably in Ireland) including feasibility studies, options assessments, preliminary designs, planning processes, EIAR, CPO, tender document preparation, contract administration and construction supervision.

Full Irish or EU Driving Licence.

Personal Qualities

Excellent inter-personal, verbal and writted communication skills.

Flexible approach with ability to multi-task and prioritise as necessary.

Positive outlook and approachable manner.

Highly motivated, able to work in a team or alone as required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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