Proposals Engineer (Graduate)

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Proposals Engineer (Graduate)

Contract Duration/Type: Permanent 

Location: Kilkenny 

Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid 

Working Pattern (Time/Hours): Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm 

Overview of the role:

The role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering career within a design office environment, working on technical solutions for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, contributing to design projects whilst building your professional knowledge and experience. The role will require strong technical skills and communication with managers, engineers, internal and external team members, suppliers and clients. In executing the role it is paramount that Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company specific, are respected and taken account of.

Duties of the Role include:

• Assist in the development and preparation of technical design proposals for municipal, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage clients 

• Contribute to developing design solutions to technical problems under supervision including design and technical documentation 

• Exposure to diverse project types and client requirements

• Support senior team members in managing project information and timely delivery

• Support with client presentations and proposal pitches alongside senior engineers 

• Assist in checking work and learning from feedback provided by colleagues

• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary design environment with other design departments to ensure proposal alignment and quality

• Undertake calculations using design software and by hand as required

• Conduct research on treatment technologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices 

• Support contract and commercial discussions under guidance of senior team members 

• Engaging with our supply chain partners and sub-contract partners to ensure compliant solutions and competitive pricing 

• Support accurate and diligent execution of work within your department

• Develop time management skills and meet defined timelines and budgetary constraints

• Maintain effective, professional and appropriate communication

• Apply problem solving and good engineering principles under guidance

• Opportunity to develop a broad skill set across technical, commercial and contractual domains

• Clear pathway for professional development and career development within the water industry

• Develop Technical Skills in Wastewater and water treatment design, process engineering, CAD/design software, and hydraulic modelling 

• Understand and ensure compliance with Clients Specifications, Health and Safety Requirements, Company Quality requirements, Company Policy, legislation, design standards and good engineering practice

• Develop Commercial Skills with Project costing, contract management, and client relationship building 

• Develop Professional Skills with Technical writing, presentation delivery, and stakeholder communication 

• Develop Industry Knowledge: Water industry standards, regulatory compliance, and sector-specific requirements 

• Support and assist Managers and colleagues

• Adhere to the Company's ethical conduct guidelines and maintain a supportive and respectful working environment

• Undertake duties of a general nature as required by your manager

Required skills for this role:

• NFQ Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Water Engineering)

• Knowledge of or keen interest in the water and wastewater treatment industry

• Highly organised and efficient

• Strong problem solving skills

• Numerate and highly computer literate

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to learn and develop, with attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with support

• Competent user of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn relevant design software packages

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• A commitment to continued professional development

• Customer focused mindset

• Self motivated

• Analytical approach to problem solving

Please note:

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

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