Civil Engineer Apprentice

First Year Apprentice Vacancy

TOBIN are delighted to be partnering with SOLAS and Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo and Galway campus) to provide a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to ‘earn while you learn’ to become a future engineer through a recognised apprenticeship programme, lasting a duration of 3 years.

We are currently seeking first year individuals for an Apprentice Civil Engineer level 7, full-time position with our Water and Utilities Division. We are open to candidates based in our Galway Offfice.

During this apprenticeship with TOBIN, you will attend structured training provided by ATU, as and when required. Funding for this structured training will be available from TOBIN. This will be a mixture of online and face-to-face workshops. TOBIN will assign you a qualified mentor to guide and support you during your apprenticeship. This role will enable the successful candidate to gain valuable hands-on work experience for four days per week as well as attending online college lectures one day per week (usually Friday’s). You will also attend the ATU Sligo OR Galway campus one day per month for lab workshops.

TOBIN is an award winning CPD Accredited Employer with Engineers Ireland. You will have access to our online TOBIN Learning Centre and will be supported towards achieving professional accreditation with Engineers Ireland.

You will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled engineers. Our Engineers work on critical national infrastructure projects where you will play a role in modernising and adapting Ireland towards future climate resilience.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a Pass Grade in Math’s at Level 5
• Strong literacy, verbal, and numeracy skills.
• Good IT/ computer skills
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and technical drawings
• Positive proactive attitude, a willingness to learn and take their own initiative.
• A passion for Civil engineering and construction related activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and tenders.
• Preparation of preliminary/feasibility reports and designs using a variety of hand-based calculations and computer packages
• Development of design drawings and specifications.
• Assist in supporting the development of projects through all phases to delivery stage.
• Take instruction from their Line Manager (and where appropriate the relevant Project Manager and senior members of the project teams).
• Attend design/client/site meetings accompanied by senior staff members.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements at all
• Attendance at online lectures one day per week and one-week residential study during the summer.
• Any other duties, as deemed necessary that fall within the remit of the role and level of the position.

TOBIN offer an attractive benefits package and an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive

If you feel that you are ready to pursue a TOBIN Civil Engineering Apprenticeship and would like an opportunity to discuss the matter further, please forward your c.v. to claire.hanly@tobin.ie