Civil Engineering Apprentice - Dundalk

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland. We are offering a limited number of Civil Engineering Apprenticeships commencing in September 2025.

Successful applicants will join a dynamic and ambitious company offering excellent training, development, mentorship, and hands-on experience to successfully complete their apprenticeship in a friendly and supportive environment.

We’re proud to be an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer and to have been awarded Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the Year 2021 – which recognises our formal commitment to being a true Learning and Development organisation.

The reviewing of applications is an ongoing process so we recommend you apply as soon as possible as some of our roles may close earlier than this date.  Our deadline for applications is Tuesday, 15th July.

Apprenticeship Duration:

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – 3-year programme.

How you will learn:

The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship is run in conjunction with SOLAS and ATU Sligo.

Apprentices attend:

• An on-campus week at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway at the commencement of the course.
• An on-campus day monthly for labs and workshops.
• Online lectures one day each week.

Work-Based Learning:

Apprentices spend the remaining days working with our teams and learning ‘on the job’ to get hands-on experience of the modules they are studying. Apprentices will have a dedicated mentor to support their work-based learning.

On the job learning will include:

• Supporting senior engineers in the design and delivery of projects for both public and private clients.
• Assisting senior engineers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Undertaking site visits / surveys (under supervision) as required.
• Preparation of designs to develop skills using modelling software.
• Preparation of drawings and reports.
• Adherence to all relevant health & safety legislation.

Key Experience & Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Initiative, a flexible approach, and ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• Capability to learn to use design programmes used by engineering professionals.
• Attention to detail and the ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) i.e., Leaving Certificate.
• Have a Pass Grade in Maths at Level 5 (or Equivalent). i.e., at Leaving Certificate Level.

Non-Standard Entry:

In the case where an applicant does not meet the educational requirements specified above, acceptance on a case-by-case basis will be based on an interview process to determine previous experiential learning, the student’s suitability to the subject area and their commitment to achieving the minimum intended programme learning outcomes.

About Us:
At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.