Senior Geotechnical Engineer delivering specialist geotechnical engineering services for ESB. Collaborating closely with teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery while supporting Ireland’s Net Zero 2040 strategy.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced geotechnical expertise and technical leadership on complex and challenging projects, ensuring high‑quality engineering outcomes.
Perform detailed geotechnical design and analysis, including foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement, earthworks, and solutions for soft ground conditions such as peat.
Assess geotechnical stability and performance, including slope stability analyses, dam and embankment evaluations, and interpretation of soil and rock parameters to support design and construction.
Develop, maintain, and manage Geotechnical Risk Registers, establishing mitigation strategies and response plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and oversee ground investigation activities, including specifying, procuring, managing, and interpreting GI data, supported by desk studies and site walk‑overs.
Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses, preparing comprehensive technical reports and ensuring compliance with geotechnical standards and best practices.
Maintain strong commercial awareness across all project stages, ensuring geotechnical inputs support efficient, cost‑effective, and value‑driven delivery.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years relevant geotechnical consultancy experience.
Familiarity with applicable Codes and Standards and industry current best practice
Experience with soil mechanics computer analysis and design packages (e.g. Oasys suite etc)
Extensive experience of working with a wide range of challenging ground types including peat and karst ground
Knowledge of recent Geotechnical Research/Developments pertinent to our business
Excellent Communication and report writing skills
Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering small to large scale projects.
Experience in the use of Eurocodes
Full driving licence and access to a car
Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering
Benefits
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
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