Assistant Engineer

The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Assistant Engineer. Assistant Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across Wicklow County Council. Reporting to the Executive Engineer, or such person as may be assigned from time to time, the Assistant Engineer will work as part of a team within any one of the work areas within the Council.

Education, Experience, etc.

Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;

OR

(ii) hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering;

OR

(iii) hold a master’s degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated master’s level programme of a least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accredited body internationally;

• have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;

• possess a high standard of technical training and experience;

• have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

Application forms and further particulars including qualifications, duties and competencies for this post are available on our website at http://www.wicklow.ie

The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification.