Civil Environmental Engineer (Engineer Grade 2) - Barriers Mitigation Division at Inland Fisheries Ireland

Department: Barriers Mitigation Division

Compensation

€76,202 – €92,930/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Ireland
Type: Full-time, Contract
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Description

Inland Fisheries Ireland is hiring a Civil Environmental Engineer (Engineer Grade 2) for its newly created Barrier Mitigation Division to advise on and manage remediation works that mitigate or remove barriers to fish passage and improve river connectivity. The role involves project and technical assessment, environmental impact evaluation, design and testing, consultant supervision, construction and maintenance management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and health and safety planning. It is a full-time specified-purpose contract linked to funding expected to last until the end of 2030, with a hybrid model of two remote days and three office days, and may be based in Citywest, Dublin; Galway City, Galway; Ballina, Mayo; or Limerick City, Limerick.

Required Skills

Project management
GIS
AutoCAD
BIM
Communication
Leadership
Attention to detail
Resource management

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Recognised third-level qualification at NFQ Level 8 (Honours Bachelor degree) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Structural Engineering, accredited by Engineers Ireland
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of post-qualification professional experience in relevant civil and/or environmental engineering
Project management of major civil engineering works
Familiarity with local authority planning application processes and requirements
Experience fostering relationships with external stakeholders, subcontractors, and sub-consultants
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with bridges, weirs, culverts, crossings, or other river infrastructure
Experience working with ecology stakeholders
Knowledge of ecological principles, fisheries conservation, and environmental legislation
Familiarity with capital works management, infrastructure guidelines, procurement policy, and relevant legislation
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and progressive legislative changes
Experience working in the riverine environment
Translation Company Name: Inland Fisheries Ireland

About Inland Fisheries Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland

Public Administration

Inland Fisheries Ireland is the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

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