Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country. Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our growing transportation team and play a key role in the delivery of high-quality design outputs across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

This position is suited to a motivated technician with 7+ years’ experience who combines strong technical production capability with the confidence to guide and support junior team members. The successful candidate will contribute to programme delivery, coordinate drawing production, and help maintain quality and consistency across all project outputs.

You will act as a technical reference point within the team, supporting best practice in CAD and digital delivery while mentoring junior staff and assisting with workload planning. This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to the development of efficient, collaborative design processes within a progressive consultancy environment.

Lead the preparation and coordination of CAD drawings and technical deliverables across transportation and civil engineering projects.
Drive programme delivery for drawing production packages, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to junior technicians and graduates.
Undertake quality reviews and checking of drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
Support multidisciplinary coordination and integration of design information across project teams.
Promote best practice in CAD standards, file management, and digital workflows.
Assist with workload planning, task allocation, and programme tracking for technician resources.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital delivery processes and team efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years’ experience working as a CAD Technician within civil engineering projects.
Experience working on transportation infrastructure projects preferred, with a strong interest in contributing to large-scale transportation programmes.
Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD.
Demonstrated experience mentoring or supporting junior technical staff.
Strong understanding of drawing standards, quality assurance, and coordinated design delivery.
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Experience with BIM processes and ISO 19650 considered a strong advantage.
Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDEs), particularly ProjectWise, is highly desirable.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet programme deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Opportunity to play a key role in major transportation and infrastructure projects.
Supportive environment with clear progression opportunities into team leadership roles.
Exposure to multidisciplinary and high-profile project work.
A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ongoing CPD and professional development support.

Business Line: Transportation

Service Line: Inter - Urban Transport

Region: Europe and Africa

Job Family: Technical Engineering

Profession: Technician III

Senior CAD Technician

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