Graduate Engineer (September 2026 Programme)

Overview of the role: 

We are seeking to recruit Engineering Graduates to join our busy Technical and EICA division based in Kilkenny. 

As part of our Technical or EICA division, you will be working on a number of engineering activities on a specific project or multiple projects dependent on capacity, size and complexity. Projects will include working on a variety of projects related to WasteWater Treatment Plants and Fresh Water Treatment Plants. The day to day roles will vary depending on the scope of the projects and you will be supported by a Design or Project Manager. 

As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals.

Duties of the Role include; 

The following are potential positions in which the successful candidates may find themselves working in at Veolia; 

1. Design Engineer 

• Assist in developing detailed designs

• Preparation of drawings using CAD & REVIT with emphasis on BI

• Preparation of design submissions with support from the Design Engineers/Senior Design Engineers 

• Liaising with M&E Designers, Civil & Structural Designers and the client 

• Pipework & Valeve Take-offs

• Procurement Specifications

2. Project Engineer 

• Take ownership of delegated projects and project issues

• Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract for all assigned

• projects

• Evaluation of Client Specifications as well as liaising with Client and Client Representatives

• Communicate with the Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub-Consultants

• during the execution of the project

• Interact with our multi-disciplined engineering team, partaking in the final design, equipment selection and procurement activities

• Organising, co-coordinating and managing design activities

• while maintaining H&S in line with Veolia standards 

• Managing aspects of the project within defined budgets and agreed timelines through monitoring and tracking for adherence with the project

• brief and programme

• Apply procedures in place related to contract execution

Required skills for this role; 

• Minimum NFQ Level 8 degree in a Engineering discipline (Required) 

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate design /site activities

• IT skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Self-motivated

• Strong communication and writing skills

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.