Graduate Engineer - Water
Graduate Engineer – Water
Location: Galway, Ireland | Discipline: Civil Engineering
Team: Water | Level: Graduate / Early Career
Start Building Tomorrow—Today
At Ayesa, we create solutions that shape skylines, improve lives, and define cities. With a footprint in 24 countries and 13,000+ professionals, we are a leading global firm in infrastructure and engineering. Now, we’re inviting the next generation of engineers to join our team in Galway—and make a real impact from day one.
We are looking for a Graduate Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of innovative water and wastewater solutions across a variety of civil infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Be Doing- Preparing technical deliverables such as reports, calculations, and drawings
- ️ Contributing to feasibility studies and detailed design for water sector projects, including abstraction and treatment facilities, chemical dosing, clarification and filtration systems, and pipeline networks with associated infrastructure
- ️ Supporting energy audits and the implementation of energy-saving measures
- Assisting in the development of wastewater treatment solutions, with a focus on biological processes
- Exploring renewable energy opportunities, including biogas and other sustainable technologies
- Participating in innovation projects involving advanced oxidation, membrane systems, nutrient removal, automation, and process modelling
- Work on iconic and meaningful engineering projects across the UK and globally
- Mentoring by some of the best minds in civil & structural engineering
- Career progression tailored to your goals—including support towards Chartership
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Competitive benefits and hybrid working flexibility
- Continuous professional development, training, and structured career pathways
What You Bring
Must-Haves:
✅ A minimum Honours 2:1 degree (BEng or MEng) in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or a related engineering discipline
✅ 0-2 years’ relevant postgraduate experience
✅ Strong IT and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
✅ Strong academic record
✅ A clean, full driving license with access to own transport
✅ Excellent written and spoken English
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when required
What’s in It for You
✅ Competitive Salary
Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)
Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)
Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
️ Income Protection & Life Assurance
Professional Development and Chartership Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives
Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service
We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity.We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.