Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Civil Engineering roles (Principal/senior) Dublin
Lead structural design for power plants and HV transmission projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Preparation of drawings for planning applications and tenders • Design coordination across multidisciplinary teams • Preparation of specifications • Condition and structural assessment of existing structures • Project leadership, overseeing timelines, budgets and quality • Leading FEED activities for structural components • Multidisciplinary collaboration with architects and electrical engineers • Creation of detailed drawings compliant with standards • Assessment of existing structures for reuse and safety • Leadership of junior engineers and stakeholder engagement
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drawing prep
- ▸design coordination
- ▸structural assessment
- ▸project management
- ▸feed lead
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
The Civil and Structural team in Ireland is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to work on power plants, HV substation/HVDC converter stations and HV cable projects. The role offers a diverse portfolio and clear pathways for career advancement within the division. Candidates must possess advanced structural engineering knowledge, be proficient with analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS) and BIM, and demonstrate strong project leadership, proposal writing, cost estimation and FEED experience. They should excel in multidisciplinary collaboration, conflict resolution, detailed drawing preparation, structural assessments and have excellent communication and leadership skills. Relevant structural and energy‑project experience, together with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (PE licence advantageous), are required. • Advanced structural engineering knowledge (load capacity, material properties, design codes) • Proficiency in structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, etc.) • Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) • Accurate cost estimation and proposal development • Effective resolution of design conflicts • Clear verbal and written communication of technical information • Relevant structural engineering experience • Energy‑project experience (advantageous) • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering • Professional Engineer (PE) licence (advantageous)
Requirements
- ▸sap2000/etabs
- ▸bim
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸pe licence
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸project leadership
Benefits
Mott MacDonald is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes pension matching, competitive leave, life insurance, professional development, flexible benefits, wellbeing support and access to employee networks. • Pension matched up to 7% • Competitive annual leave • Life insurance / income continuance • Annual professional institution subscription • Continuous development opportunities • Agile/flexible working arrangements • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave • Annual performance bonus (subject to company performance) • Flexible benefits such as cycle‑to‑work and travel tax saver schemes • Wellbeing support including Employer Assistance Scheme and resources • Access to Advanced Employee Networks for diverse communities
Work Environment
Office Full-Time