Placement Engineer

Design ID is offering an exciting Engineering Placement Student opportunity within our growing Dublin team. This placement can be tailored for up to 12 months and will provide hands-on experience across a wide variety of real engineering projects, helping you bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice.

This is an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while working alongside experienced engineers on projects that shape communities, infrastructure and the built environment throughout Ireland and the UK.

About Design ID

Design ID is a specialist civil, structural and infrastructure engineering consultancy delivering projects across Ireland and the UK.

Our work includes:

• Civil and structural engineering design
• Marine and coastal infrastructure
• Ports and harbours
• Public realm and active travel schemes
• Roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure
• Commercial, residential and industrial developments
• Sustainable infrastructure projects
• Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services

Our Dublin office is an expanding team within a growing business, creating excellent opportunities for students who want meaningful project exposure and genuine professional development.

The Placement Opportunity

As a Placement Student Engineer, you'll become part of our project teams and contribute to live projects from day one.

You'll gain experience in:

• Engineering design and calculations
• Technical report writing
• Site visits and inspections
• CAD, BIM and engineering software
• Feasibility studies and design development
• Data collection and technical analysis
• Project coordination and delivery
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Client and stakeholder engagement

You won't spend your placement making coffee or filing paperwork. You'll be involved in real engineering work and supported by experienced professionals throughout your placement.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from students currently studying:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Engineering with a related discipline

You should have:

• A strong interest in engineering design and infrastructure
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• A willingness to learn and take initiative
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively

No previous industry experience is required, although any relevant work experience, internships or technical projects would be advantageous.

What You'll Gain

✅ Experience working on live engineering projects

✅ Support and mentoring from experienced engineers

✅ Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and sectors

✅ Practical experience of industry software and design standards

✅ Networking opportunities across the engineering profession

✅ Insight into professional engineering consultancy

✅ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

✅ A modern Dublin city-centre workspace

✅ Potential future graduate opportunities following successful completion of studies