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# Principal Engineer (Principal Infrastructure Engineer) at AECOM

Seniority in posting: entry

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Belfast, Northern Ireland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 15, 2026

## Description

AECOM is hiring a Principal Engineer or similar Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead technical design teams and coordinate design packages for major roads, public transport, and greenways projects across Ireland. The role covers design from concept through construction, multidisciplinary coordination, client and stakeholder engagement, statutory approvals, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to project commercial and work-winning activities. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, significant post-graduate experience in relevant transport or infrastructure areas, knowledge of UK and Irish design and contract standards, and experience managing teams and project commercial matters. The position offers hybrid working and structured career development.

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