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EngineeringCOMPREHENSIVE CAREERS ADVICE AND JOBS FOR THE ENGINEERING SECTOR

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Your career in engineering2 Your career in engineering

4 Do your research

5 How to get hired

7 Get experience in engineeringwith an internship

Areas of work8 Manufacturing and industry

9 Pharmaceutical, chemical andmedical device technologies

10 Electronics, computing andtelecommunications

11 Construction and civil engineering

12 Utilities, energy & renewables

People at work13 My career in engineering

17 Graduate salaries in engineering

18 Your engineering career planner

Professional development20 Training and career development

21 Continuous professionaldevelopment for graduates

22 Postgraduate study

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Your career in engineering

Engineers are constantly indemand across a range ofdifferent sectors, their

technical skills essential to thefunctioning of many sectors ofindustry. Our own research in thegradireland Graduate Salary &Graduate Recruitment TrendsSurvey shows that 34% ofemployers are seeking graduatesfrom engineering disciplines.Engineering roles themselvescommand an average startingsalary of €30,527, so there areopportunities out there forgraduates to make a solid start toan exciting, and lucrative,engineering career. For employershowever, engineering is one ofthe skills areas that they findlacking amongst graduates. Ingradireland’s Graduate Salary &Graduate Recruitment TrendsSurvey 2018, over 35% ofgraduate employers said thatproject management skills, whichgraduate hires lack, are a corearea of concern in terms of skills,which explains why so manyemployers are seeking those withengineering qualifications. Thereis an enormous amount ofopportunity out there forengineering graduates, but you’llneed to develop the skillsets thatemployers need. See what’sinvolved in various areas ofengineering in our Areas of worksection on pages 8–12.

Gain experienceDepending on what type ofengineering degree you have,whether it be electrical,mechanical, electronic, civil or ageneral engineering degree, therewill be different roles available foryou once you graduate. Yourdegree type will give you an idea ofwhat area you want to work in, butyou’ll also have to think about theskills and qualities you possess.Activities like work placement,internships and your progressionthrough your course will help withthis, as it will give you a sense ofwhere your skills fit in in theworking world. It’s important toexplore all your options and toresearch the different areas thatare available to you. Once you havedone that, you’ll be better able totailor skills and experience to thearea of interest. Talk to yourcareers service and network withothers already working in theengineering sector; they will beable to help.


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Moving up 61% of graduates in 2018 plan topursue further study, either inIreland or overseas. Gainingpostgraduate and professionalqualifications after yourundergrad degree is oftensomething employers will expectand require from their graduateemployees in this sector. Having apostgraduate degree can meanmore pay, increased responsibilityand better promotion and careerdevelopment opportunities. 70%of graduates from undergraduateengineering courses in 2015 wereemployed, whereas 81% of thosewith an engineering postgraduatequalification were in employment,according to figures from theHigher Education Authority.

You have options52% of final year engineeringstudents are optimistic about theircareer in the sector, but youshouldn’t worry if you are comingto the end of your degree and youfeel a career in engineering is notfor you. Many other sectors will belooking for graduates with abackground in logical processes,managing a project andunderstanding complex concepts.Some areas to look into include fireand safety, patents, technical salesand marketing, technical writingand consultancy.

Not everyone ends up in a careerdirectly related to their degree;there is no fixed path that you needto rigidly follow. No matter if youend up being an engineer or doingsomething completely different,your degree will stand to you. Theskills you learn through your courseand working life will be valuable andtransferable to a wide range of roles.

Think international2018 gradireland researchrevealed that 20% of Irishengineering graduates planned tolook for their first job abroad. Adegree in engineering travels wellbecause technical skills have auniversal language. EngineersIreland is a signatory to both theWashington Accord and theSydney Accord, which meansaccredited engineeringprogrammes are recognisedinternationally by othersignatories. These includeAustralia, Canada, Hong Kong,Japan, New Zealand, Singapore,South Africa, the USA and the UK.

Even if you choose to stay inIreland, a second language isalways an advantage as there aremany opportunities for travel asan engineer.

Work experienceThere are approximately 18,500people employed in engineeringoccupations in Ireland, withapproximately 180 companiesgenerating €4.2 billion in exportsalone. Over the past five years,there has been particularlyconsistent and strong growth inopportunities for production,quality control and designengineers, with a 36% increase inadvertised positions since 2015. So,the work is there for engineergraduates; however, to put yourselfahead of competition, experience iskey. Gaining experience bycompleting an internship, you’ll notonly have a more clear sense ofwhat area you want to get involvedin, but you’ll also demonstrate youare passionate about theprofession. There is room forimprovement here, as according togradireland data, only 26% of Irishengineering graduates had workexperience directly related to theircourse during their time inuniversity.


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Do your research and give yourself the edge!Prior to graduation and the job application process, do your research and acquire as much knowledge as possible about engineering employers and what they are looking for from graduate recruits.

career so you don’t waste timeapplying to companies that don’t suityour requirements. Ask yourself whatskills you wish to use throughoutyour career and what type of projectsyou’re interested in, and apply to thecompanies that can satisfy your goalsand make best use of your skills.

How to researchKnowing where to begin with theresearch process can be daunting andconfusing, but the more you canlearn about a company, the more ofan advantage you’ll have over otherapplicants. At interview, employerswon’t want you to simply tell themabout their company, but they willwant to know how your skills alignwith their requirements. Investigatethe following aspects of a companybefore application:• The size of the company • Its structure (are its offices in

Ireland or spread across the globe?)

Before applying for a position,research the company inquestion extensively and tailor

your application for the specific job.Employers can easily identify ageneric CV, so make sure yours standsout from the crowd. Along withresearching the company, make sureyou fully understand the specific roleyou’re applying for and what it entailsso you can highlight the requiredattributes and qualifications on yourapplication and CV.

Knowledge of the company androle you're applying for will helpprepare you for interview. Ensure thatthe employer can see that not only doyou have the right skills, but that youare also interested in andenthusiastic about the company, andthat you have a willingness todevelop within your role. Researchwill help you to figure out whichcompanies are best suited for you.Decide what you want from your

• The company culture (try to talk tocurrent or past employees, or findinformation on LinkedIn and blogposts)

• Current projects and pastachievements

• The technology employed • Recent news announcements• Visit gradireland.com/employers to

research all the leading graduateemployers.

Research questionsInterviewers will inevitably ask if youhave any questions of your own, andhaving conducted research willensure you can satisfy such anenquiry. Assemble a list of questionsyou might be asked and use yourresearch to find the answers. Suchquestions might include:• What are the services and products

provided by the company? • Where is the company located? • Who are its main competitors? • Who are its clients? • What markets does it operate in? • What graduate roles are available

and what do such roles offer? • What qualifications/degrees are

required for entry? • What are the hard and soft skills

required? • What is involved in the recruitment

process? • What are the company’s aims and

values? • Why do you want to work for this

company?

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How to get hired in engineeringWhat are engineering recruiters looking for from applicants?

are correct and verifiable. While theymay not be relevant at this stage,listing impressive Leaving Cert resultswill help demonstrate your academicrecord. More CV writing tips can befound at gradireland.com/careers-advice.

If you include a personalstatement, make sure it’s of relevanceto the position in question. Avoidvague statements like “Ambitious,highly qualified student seekschallenging role.” Instead, be morespecific about your qualifications andpreferred role, for example, “Civilengineering student in final year,with a particular interest in hydraulic

engineering, seeks a graduateposition in the construction industry.”

Today, most applications for rolesin the engineering industry still takethe form of CV and cover letters, butemployers are increasingly adoptingonline application forms.

Skills employers are looking forYour application will be judgedprimarily on your technicalqualifications, so make sure toexplain the skills you possess andhow they can be applied to theposition. If you completed aninternship or have any relevant workplacement experience, be sure to

ACV shouldn’t run any longerthan two pages, so you need totailor it in a manner that

prioritises the skills, attributes andqualifications relevant to the positionyou're applying for. For more help withthis, see our article on page 4 onresearching employers.

Make sure your CV is readable byusing a clear font and sensible textsize. Your personal, academic andcareer qualifications should be listedin reverse chronological order, andemployers will take note of anyunexplained gaps in your timeline.When listing your academicachievements, ensure all the details



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highlight this. If you have experiencein a different sector, highlight anytransferable skills (communication,report writing, technicaldocumentation etc) you may haveacquired. The most in demand skillfor engineering applicants is aknowledge of and proficiency in IT.You will be expected to have acompetency with standard officeapplications. Due to the specialisednature of engineering, knowledge ofdifferent systems and packages isoften required, especially computeraided design (CAD) packages. Othercommon applications are digitalverification packages, projectmanagement software and textediting systems.

Be sure to list any secondlanguages you may be fluent in, asemployers find this attractive.

Mentioning that you possess adriver’s licence can also make youstand out.

Soft skills and transferableskills The engineering industry reliesheavily on collaboration andteamwork, so employers are seekingapplicants who possess a mix oftechnical and soft skills. Emotionalintelligence, good interpersonalbehaviour and the ability to formprofessional relationships are soughtafter attributes.

The soft skills demanded byrecruiters include: • Adaptability and resourcefulness • Initiative and perseverance • Communication skills: writing,

speaking and listening • The ability to identify and solve

problems • The ability to motivate yourself and

others • Project management and time

management skillsYou will likely have developed

most of these skills while atuniversity, and the others can beobtained. Joining a college society,volunteering with a charity, travellingand joining a sports team are all waysof honing your soft skills.

Work experience Practical, on the job experience isvalued by engineering employers.While your experience doesn’t haveto be directly related to the role youare applying for, any knowledge ofthe sector you can demonstrate willbe appreciated. Your university coursemay offer industry experience; if not,seek out a work placement with asuitable firm. Your college’s careersadvisory service should be able tohelp you with this, and you can visitgradireland.com/work-experience for

more information. Atgradireland.com/get-started you cansee what day to day work in theengineering sector and its relatedareas involves.

Interviews and assessmentcentres Just as with other areas like financeand IT, engineering recruiters useassessment centres in their process ofselecting applicants for graduateschemes. These centres are designedto test the core competencies ofcandidates, both technical skills andsoft skills. The process usuallyincludes interviews and groupactivities, and applicants may berequired to make a presentation. Visit gradireland.com/careers-advice/interviews-and-tests for advice onnegotiating assessment centres, andread the relevant section of thegradireland Directory.

Prior to the formal interviewprocess, engineering firms areincreasingly screening candidatesthrough phone and video interviews.Depending on the size of the firm,you may be required to complete upto three interviews. The recruiter willuse these interviews to assess thelevel of your technical and soft skills.You will be questioned on what youstudied for your degree, so be sure torevise the subjects and areas youstudied. When it comes to technicalquestions, there aren’t always ‘right’or ‘wrong’ answers, and theinterviewer will often just wish to seeif you possess an understanding ofbasic engineering concepts andtechnical principles and howconfident you are in applying them.Remember that due to thecollaborative nature of engineering,an interviewer will also be assessingyour soft skills, particularly yourability to relate to people andcommunicate effectively.

Prior to the formalinterview process,engineering firmsare increasinglyscreeningcandidates throughphone and videointerviews.Depending on thesize of the firm, youmay be required tocomplete up tothree interviews.


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Get experience in engineering with an internshipGaining industry experience is essential for engineering students. An internship allows you to employthe skills you’ve been taught in a practical, working environment and will prepare you for what toexpect from a position in the industry. It also shows you have commitment and will make you moreattractive to potential employers.

An internship will help youdecide on the specific role youwish to seek in the engineering

sector, and which area suits you best.It provides opportunities to networkwith industry professionals who cangive you insights into the topicscovered in your college course.

Many engineering degrees willoffer work placement, sometimes asan additional year. If yours doesn’tprovide a placement, seek one outyourself. Opportunities for internshipscan be found through your college’scareers service, on company websites,and on gradireland.com’s companyprofiles and work experience sections.If you display genuine enthusiasm,friendliness and pleasant persistence,opportunities will present themselves.

Why take an internship? An internship allows you to get a feelfor your future career beforecommitting to a permanent position.It offers a chance to decide on thespecific role you wish to pursue andthe type of company you want to workfor.

Performing well on yourplacement can catch the attention ofpotential employers. Many graduateemployers hire students who impressduring placements, and they mayeven sponsor you for further study.

Your employer may offer you aposition on completion of yourinternship. If you haven’t completedyour degree you may be fast-trackedthrough the selection process for agraduate programme.

Even if your internship doesn’t leaddirectly to employment, you will haveacquired valuable skills.

Think ahead Summer and year-long internshipscan set deadlines as early asDecember, with most ending inFebruary. Throughout the year you canfind internships on gradireland.com.

Some employers may advertise‘open deadlines’ or extend theirdeadlines due to a lack of applications,but it's wise to get your application inas early as possible.

Start on the front foot At the beginning of your internshipyou may feel nervous in an unfamiliarenvironment. Here are some tips tohelp you get the most from yourplacement: • Be polite and punctual• Show enthusiasm and a willingness

to learn by asking questions • Take notes so you don’t have to ask

for a second explanation • Be aware of any dress code and

dress appropriately

• Accept any criticism you mayreceive and use it as an opportunityto learn and improve

• Don’t be afraid to ask colleagues forfeedback

• At the end of your internship, askfor a reference from your employerand keep in touch; maintaining apositive relationship could lead tofurther opportunities.

Many engineeringdegrees will offerwork placement,sometimes as anadditional year. If yours doesn’tprovide a placement,seek one outyourself.


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Manufacturing and industry

Industrial manufacturing andindustry is the biggest employmentarea for engineering graduates. In a

manufacturing environment, engineersare responsible for the safe and efficientplanning, management andmaintenance of production methodsand processes, often working as part ofa multidisciplinary team.

The most common backgrounds aremechanical and electrical/electronicengineering, but there is a huge overlapand mobility between disciplines. Thereare also some primary degrees thatspecialise in manufacturingengineering.

Where could I work?Within manufacturing in Ireland,there are two distinctive categories ofactivity: direct engineering-relatedproducts and services; and all otherindustrial manufacturing enterprises.The engineering sector itself is madeup of a wide range of companiesproviding a diverse range of productsand services. The three maincategories are aerospace/aviation;agricultural machinery; and processengineering and instrumentation.

Aerospace/aviation Aerospace is a high-tech industry withopportunities to work inmultidisciplinary teams. Engineers willdeal with structural design, softwareengineering and aerodynamics.Systems and electronic engineeringare also key disciplines.

Other engineering activitiesinclude: specialist restoration ofengines; manufacture of productssuch as seat covers, pillows andmobile towers for mechanical

maintenance work; specialist aviationsoftware and telecommunications,such as on-board internet access, in-flight entertainment technologiesand digital documentation/wirelessapplications.

Agricultural machineryIreland has a small but strongagricultural machinery sector. SeveralIrish manufacturers are world leadersin specialised niche areas such asmanufacturing mixer and feederwagons for cattle or producing balingand wrapping systems. The market isalmost entirely agricultural but alsocaters for amenity areas such asgolfing. Products include grass balers,feed systems, cattle grids and dairyequipment. The sector comprises smallbusinesses and a few larger companies.

Process engineering andinstrumentationIreland has a highly developed processengineering sector with an excellentinternational reputation. This area isengineering at its most precise,refined and technologically advancedlevel. Activities include the design,testing, installation and maintenanceof automated systems, gas analysis/detection systems and testinstrumentation. An importantspecialism is stainless steelfabrication: storage and processvessels with large capacities arecustom designed, as well as heating,cooling, mixing and pressure vessels.Another highly specialised area is theproduction of pipes, valves andfittings. Major clients include the finechemicals/pharmaceuticals and foodand drink sectors, among them topglobal companies. Other clientsinclude the computer, electronics andautomobile sectors. The presence ofthese international companies hasbeen helped because the Irish process

engineering sector has state-of-the-art manufacturing technology andstringent quality control practices.

Industrial manufacturing andproductionIndustrial manufacturing falls intothree main categories: food and drink;chemicals, pharmaceuticals andplastics; and electrical/electronic/microelectronic and precisioninstruments. The strongest growthareas continue to be in the chemicals/pharmaceuticals sector (see page 9).

Opportunities for engineers rangefrom the design of automatedsystems, rooted in electronics andsoftware disciplines, to traditionalchemical engineering roles. The jobsare continuing to develop and evolve,with growth areas includingbiomedical product manufacture andplastics/polymers. The current focuson research and development is set toboost the manufacturing industryand new careers are becomingavailable, particularly for electronic,mechanical and productionengineering disciplines.

Industrial and manufacturingengineering offers many areas tospecialise in. These include:• Tool design: inventing and

designing tools for machines usedin manufacturing processes.

• Robotics: designing, developingand operating robotic systems forthe automotive and spacecraftsector.

• Industry management: developingnew production processes,analysing manufacturing systems,risk analysis, and improvements toenergy and operational efficiency.

• Material process: measuring theperformance of materials andcomponents and establishingsystems to plan and controlmanufacturing.

What degree• Mechanical engineering• Electrical/electronic engineering• Manufacturing engineering.


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Pharmaceutical, chemical and medical device technologies

The pharmaceutical, chemicaland medical devicetechnologies sectors are a vital

part of our economy. The Republic ofIreland remains a location of choicefor international companies, and mostof the top pharmaceuticalorganisations worldwide haveoperations here.

Every day, engineers play a vitalpart in the business of saving lives.They help to shape the health servicesthrough the products and processesthey develop. Engineers work in manyroles ranging from the research anddevelopment of new processes andproducts to the design, constructionand management of industrial plants.Essentially they are engaged in theprocess of changing raw materialsinto finished products, often with life-saving and health-enhancingconsequences.

Where could I work?Chemical and pharmaceuticalThe chemicals industry develops andmanufactures the chemicals we need ineveryday life in a safe, environmentallyfriendly and economical way. It’s adiverse industry ranging frompharmaceuticals to biotechnology.Other companies in this sector producefinished products such as adhesives,sealants, paints, fertilisers and resins.The pharmaceutical industry is aboutthe discovery and manufacture ofeffective medicines and is a significantemployment sector in ROI due to thelarge number of multinationalcompanies based in the country. Manyof the world’s top-selling drugs areproduced in Ireland. Along withresearch and development, there areopportunities in process developmentand production management.

Engineers working inpharmaceuticals and chemicals can

find themselves engaged in a widerange of activities, including:• Developing and implementing

processes to produce drugs andmedicines, food and drinks.

• Producing new, cleaner fuels fromnatural resources.

• Designing pollution preventiontechnologies to protect theenvironment and human health.

• Research and development:collaborating with scientists andother disciplines in the design andimplementation of new productsand production techniques.

• Design and construction ofchemical and pharmaceuticalplants from start to finish.

• Consultancy: providing engineeringservices to manufacturingcompanies.

• Manufacturing: working inproduction, troubleshooting andadapting and optimisingproduction processes.

Medical devices and medicaltechnologies The Republic of Ireland is a globallyestablished medical technologymanufacturing location, with 300medical technology companiesemploying over 29,000 people. Themedical devices and healthcaresectors are fundamental to Ireland’sfuture as a leading producer and sellerof high value exports. Ireland has thehighest number of people in Europe,per capita, working in the medicaltechnology sector, which is worth €30billion in exports and €6 billion inimports to the Irish economy. The corework of an engineer in this field is thedesign and development of medicalinstruments and equipment. Productscover a broad range, including cardiacsurgical implants, dialysis equipment,radiotherapy technologies and many

more. Engineers working in themedical devices and technologiessector can be employed in manypossible areas, including:• Biomaterials: researching

appropriate materials forimplantations in the human body,such as coronary stents, pacemakersand hip and knee replacements.

• Biomechanics: applying mechanicsto biological or medical problems todevelop artificial human functions,such as artificial hearts and jointreplacements.

• Rehabilitation engineering:designing and developingprosthetics and assistivetechnologies to improve the qualityof life of people with disabilities.

• Clinical engineering: thedetermination and assessment of lifecycles and capabilities of medicalequipment technologies, through totheir decommissioning and disposal.As well as working with medical

device manufacturers, engineers canalso find career opportunities in otherareas, such as:• Government: product testing and

establishing safety standards formedical devices.

• Hospitals: advising on the selectionand application of medicalequipment, performance testingand maintenance, and buildingspecial devices for specifichealthcare and research needs.

• Research centres: participating indirect research activities incollaboration with other researchersfrom medical and sciencebackgrounds.

What degree• Chemical, Process, Biochemical

and Biomedical engineering• Mechanical design.


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Electronics, computing andtelecommunications

These sectors have a well-established presence in theIrish economy. They are

responsible for the provision of ahuge range of high-demand productsworldwide: software, hardware andtelecommunications.

Where could I work?The electronics, ICT andtelecommunications areas arerapidly developing, with newinnovations impacting on everyaspect of daily life, from healthcareto computers to transport. Eachinnovation brings the possibility ofentirely new product developments.These are robust and exciting sectorsto work in, with new specialismsconstantly emerging.

ICT and telecomsEngineers working in the computerand software field design anddevelop state-of-the-art computerhardware, software and informationsystems. As well as industry, otherpotential employment areas includethe Civil Service, product design anddevelopment, and consultancy.

Areas of activity divide intodistinctive but linked areas: • Hardware (network engineering):

designing networks, linkingcomputers together, designingnew types of chips, processors andcomputers.

• Software: designing, writing andtesting software.

• Information systems: designing,configuring, implementing and

installing complete computersystems.

• Telecommunications: designingand developing technologies forbroadcast, mobile and opticalcommunications, such as mobilephones and podcasting.Telecommunications is one of the

fastest-moving sectors in the world:telecoms providers need to innovatecontinually in order to remaincompetitive. There is a wide variety ofjobs for graduates, ranging fromresearch and project management tosoftware development. This is a fast-paced environment which will appealto people who thrive on challengeand change.

The work of software engineersdepends on their age and experience:a junior might write basic code whilemore senior people are involved indesigning and developing large-scalesystems and applications. You willusually work at one end of theprocess, either creating the softwareor helping to test it.

Network engineers have one ofthe most technically demanding jobsin IT: setting up, administering,maintaining and upgradingnetworks. The work will varydepending on the type of companyyou work for and what its networkrequirements are.

Electronics This is a fast-paced, forward-lookingindustry, offering the opportunity towork on the latest technology.

Electronics are everywhere in themodern world, so this industry

encompasses many areas, includingconsumer goods, medical andcommunications equipment. Thereare two types of organisation:component manufacturers, whomake integrated circuits andsemiconductors; and originalequipment manufacturers, whoproduce equipment such astelevisions, mobile devices and otherpersonal electronics.

Control systems and automationis another area within the electronicssector. Engineers develop equipmentto aid transport and the control ofautomated systems in industry,including robots, navigational controlsystems and radars.

You are likely to be working onprojects in a multidisciplinary team,developing new products using thelatest technological advances. Projectlengths vary depending on your role:a designer may spend a year creatinga final product, but an applicationsengineer supports that product for itsentire life, which may be ten or moreyears. Applications engineering tendsto involve more travel, whiledesigners are usually office based. Ina product development role you arelikely to work on one project at atime, while in a support role youcould work on several projects a day.

What degree• Electronic engineering• Computer engineering• Software engineering • Systems engineering.


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Construction and civil engineering

Civil engineers and buildingservices engineers work forlarge construction companies,

engineering contractors, consultingengineers and, in the public sector, forlocal authorities. They are involved inthe design and supervision of a widerange of infrastructure projects.

There are also opportunities forgraduates with companies providingengineering services to theconstruction industry, for example inthe production of plants, tools andequipment or in servicing specialistareas such as quarrying or wastemanagement.

Where could I work?Civil engineeringCivil engineers design and supervisethe construction of a huge range ofprojects including buildings, roads,railways, tunnels, bridges, powerstations, dams, water supply andsewerage systems. Civil engineeringoffers graduates a high-tech careerwith the chance to travel and workoutdoors, and to work on projects thatinvolve multidisciplinary teamsincluding architects, quantitysurveyors and building servicesengineers.

Civil engineers can work for a widevariety of companies including firms ofconsulting engineers, engineeringcontractors, construction companiesand local authorities. They are alsoemployed by property developers,transport infrastructure companiesand government departments.

Generally speaking, the work ofcivil and structural engineers willcombine site and design work.However, consulting engineers tendto focus more on design whilecontracting engineers will spendmore time on site.

Consulting engineers areresponsible for working with clients todesign, plan, manage and supervise theconstruction of projects. Their workinvolves carrying out site investigationsand feasibility studies; developingdetailed designs; liaising with otherprofessionals such as architects,building services engineers andquantity surveyors; and ensuring thesmooth running of projects andcompletion within budget and on time.

Contracting civil engineers turn theplans of designers into reality. Theyliaise with the design team andoversee the actual construction onsite. Their work involves organisingmanpower and materials; observingsafety standards; negotiatingmodifications with the designers;scheduling work; and supervisingconstruction, including the work ofsubcontractors. They use specialistequipment to survey sites to ensurethat the construction work is beingcarried out in the right place and thatthe structure is safe.

This career area is open to anyengineering graduate, although a civilor structural background isadvantageous. Numeracy is essential,as are communication skills.

Building services engineering Building services engineers ensurethat the buildings we live and work inare comfortable, safe and energyefficient. They do this by designingbuilding services systems andsupervising their installation andoperation. Typically 30–40 per cent ofthe total construction costs incommercial and industrial buildingsare associated with the provision ofservices such as lighting, heating, airconditioning, power, datacommunications, public healthsystems and lifts.

The work involves advising clientsand architects; designing suitablesystems (using computer-aideddesign) and supervising theirinstallation; and liaising withstructural engineers, constructionmanagers, builders and surveyors.

Building services engineers areemployed by consultancies,contractors, local authorities, thepublic health and healthcare sector,universities and the manufacturingindustry. You will need to demonstratestrong technical competence, designskills and commercial awareness.Communication skills are essential forliaising with other professionals, as isthe ability to work in a team. A goodlevel of numeracy is needed to makecomplex calculations and estimatesfor clients.

What degree• Civil/structural engineering• Construction engineering• Structural engineering• Environmental engineering• Geomatics • Mechanical engineering• Electrical engineering.


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Utilities, energy and renewables

Engineering is primarily aboutproblem solving and these skillscan be used in many different

areas, particularly as new areas ofwork develop. New degree subjectssuch as energy engineering reflect thegrowing interest in fields such asenvironmental engineering andrenewable energy.

Environmental engineeringClimate change and the urgent needfor sustainable living anddevelopment at all levels haveunderpinned the rapid need for skilledand specialist environmentalengineers. Environmental engineeringcurrently remains within the categoryof civil engineering, but focuses onprojects related to natural resourcesrather than man-made projects. Itprioritises environmental protectionand conservation in design anddevelopment projects. Environmentalengineers can work on a wide rangeof projects. These could include:• designing and developing water

purification, waste-watertreatment, waste managementand air-control systems

• environmental impact assessmentof current and future developmentprojects

• recycling• sustainability • renewable energy resources.

Employers include engineeringand environmental consultancies;local authorities; state and semi-statebodies, such as the EnvironmentalProtection Agencies; and researchorganisations.

UtilitiesThis sector operates, maintains andmanages the facilities and networksthat supply and distribute utilities:electricity, gas, water andtelecommunications. Companies inthis sector aim to minimise losses andto offer customers a low-cost, high-quality service. Areas of activityinclude energy generation, wholesaletrading, transmission anddistribution, and water treatment.

The industry offers opportunitiesfor graduates from a wide range ofdisciplines. You could work inoperational or project managementroles, or become a specialist engineer.

Power Power generation and energy supplyare about converting a wide varietyof energy sources (eg oil, nuclear,wind) into energy products used byconsumers (predominantlyelectricity).

Environmental issues are thedrivers for change in this sector,particularly in the area of renewableenergy. Energy engineers are involvedin the research, design andimplementation of new energysystems, such as wave energy, tidalenergy and wind power. Much of the

work is at research stage: astechnological breakthroughs develop,more defined roles will emerge.

Employers include third-level andcommercial research institutes andcompanies involved in powergeneration.

Clean technology Ireland is a location of choice for thisrapidly evolving sector, bothnationally and internationally.Government bodies includingEnterprise Ireland are promoting andinvesting in Ireland’s indigenous clean-tech industry with the goal ofestablishing the island of Ireland as aglobal centre for green technology inniche areas, encompassingengineering, electronics, environment,construction and ICT. In fact, manyIrish companies are already consideredmarket leaders in specialist areas suchas renewable energy.

Cork Institute of Technologyoperates a Clean Technology Centre(CTC), which has been providinginnovative and effective resourceefficiency solutions since 1992. TheCTC is widely accepted as the leadingwaste prevention focusedorganisation in Ireland as well asbeing the longest established. Itworks with local authorities,researchers, businesses andhealthcare professionals forinnovative solutions in this area.

What degree• Chemical engineering• Civil/structural engineering• Electrical/electronic engineering• Environmental engineering• Mechanical engineering• Manufacturing engineering.

What degree• Civil engineering• Environmental engineering.

What degree• Chemical engineering • Civil/structural engineering• Electrical/electronic engineering• Environmental engineering.


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My career in engineering

Tell us about your job offer and whatit will involve?I was offered a job with CodicoDistributors Ltd. Codico are based inWaterford and are the leadingsupplier of industrial coding andmarking equipment in Ireland. I willprimarily be employed as anAutomation Engineer working onprojects in manufacturing facilitiesthroughout Ireland.

Did you go out on work experience?With who and what were you doing?Yes, getting an industrial placementwas an integral part of my course. Theplacement lasted 8 months andduring this time I was employed byCodico Distributors Ltd in the servicedepartment. Over the course of the 8months, I worked on a number of

installations of coding and labellingequipment as well as working withService Engineers in manufacturingfacilities throughout Ireland.

As my placement was with a smallcompany, I also got to experienceother aspects of the company such assales, marketing and logistics which Iwould not have had if I was placedwith a larger company.

How did you get your job and howdid your degree help? I was offered the job towards the endof my work placement. I was told that,if I wanted to, I could return to work onCodico once I completed my studies.

I was offered an AutomationEngineer position with Codico before Icompleted my final semester whichwas very exciting, as automation is anarea I am highly interested in.

My degree was hugely importantas it not only covered important areasof electronics such as analogue, digitaland computer programming, it alsocovered a number of other areasrelevant to automation such as PLC’s,pneumatics and other control systemtheory. I also got to work on a numberof projects, most notably anautonomous car project which really

helped with my understanding ofelectronics and automation. My finalyear project included the use of avision system which is becoming moreand more important in automation.

What skills are you focusing onimproving and honing before youstart your graduate job?I am focusing on honing myprogramming skills and aiming toimprove my understanding of PLC’sand pneumatics.

What skills are in demand in yoursector and how would you advisestudents to prepare?Programming languages such as C,C++ and C# are always in demand andare being used more in Industrialapplications. A knowledge andexperience working with visionsystems is also a great skill to have asit is becoming standard in manyautomation applications. I wouldadvise any student, if they areinterested in pursuing a career inautomation, to try to incorporatesome aspects of automation intotheir final year project such as visionsystems, the use of sensors and arelevant programming language.

‘I am constantly learning new skills and each day is a different challenge’

Mark Dungan

Job Automation Engineer

Employer Codico Distributors

EducationWaterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Applied Electronics 2018

Programminglanguages such asC, C++ and C# arealways in demandand are being usedmore in Industrialapplications.


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Why did you decide to apply toKingspan? I first heard of Kingspan from a friendwho had seen a Kingspan truck whileworking in the Netherlands. Aftersome research, I realised just how bigof a company Kingspan is. I readarticles and watched videos ofprevious graduates, and they reallygave an insight into the amazingopportunities that Kingspan provides.When the chance to apply for thegraduate program came about, I filledout an application form immediately.

What is your job now and what doesit involve on a daily basis?I work as a Divisional ProjectsEngineer in the Insulated Panelsdivision of Kingspan, working onproduction lines throughout thedivision. The role involves a lot oftravelling, but has given meinvaluable experience. The daily jobwould include: liaising with otherengineers in different departments onnew projects, working on

improvements and upgrades toexisting machinery, ordering partsand materials as required, ensuringnew machinery is commissioned andcan operate as initially specified.

What was the application andselection process and what tipswould you have for future applicants?The application process involvedfilling out an online application form.A week after the deadline, I receivedan invitation to an interview. I metwith a recruiter for an initialinterview, which was quite informal.Again, the turnaround after this initialinterview was quite quick, with aninvitation to the final stage comingwithin 10 days.

The final stage took the form of anassessment centre. There were 4groups of 8 candidates, spread over 2days. When I arrived, I met the 7 othercandidates in my group briefly in thelounge. We were brought into a roomand seated at a round table, withsenior Kingspan members forming aperimeter. There was a general topicput on the table, and we wereobserved as we discussed it. Followingthat, each candidate was interviewedby a number of Kingspan interviewpanels. The panels wererepresentative of different Kingspandivisions. I received an offer withinthe next two weeks.

The advice I would have for peopleattending these interviews is to behonest with your opinions in thediscussion stage, and to make sure tolisten to the other candidates.

How do you hope to see your careerdeveloping?Kingspan is a hugely progressivecompany, and with that comes greatopportunities for career and personaldevelopment. These opportunitiesmay lead to different roles, and eachone will further enhance skillsrequired for a successful career.Personally, I hope to see myself gainthe experience and skills required tobe a senior projects engineer in yearsto come.

What advice would you have forstudents?Be prepared to travel. If you’reapplying to Kingspan, you shouldexpect to travel as part of your role.The frequency of travel would dependon your job in Kingspan.

Also, learn from your managers.Someone at the beginning of thegraduate programme this year said ‘Ihave never heard people speak sohighly of their bosses than inKingspan’. This is because your bosshas probably been in your shoes inKingspan. So take their advice onboard – it clearly works.

‘Be honest with your opinions and listen’

Michael Mullins

Job Divisional Projects Engineer

Employer Kingspan

Education BE Mechanical Engineering (NUI Galway 2016)

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Why were you attracted toengineering and what is your currentrole?I was attracted to engineering becauseI enjoy fixing things and solvingproblems. I knew that theapprenticeship with Aer Lingus was away to learn in a supportiveenvironment through hands-onexperience. I am currently anApprentice in the Aircraft Engineeringprogramme with Aer Lingus.

How was the apprenticeshipstructured in terms of work andstudy?The apprenticeship is structuredallowing us to study while getting andhands-on experience working on theaircraft. We get the chance of puttingwhat we’ve learned in the classroominto practise. It is 4 years in total, andthe first 2 years are based on getting acategory A license, which consists ofgoing to Shannon for around 9 monthstraining and spending the rest of thetime back in Dublin Airport in the AerLingus aircraft hangar. Holding acategory A licence means the qualifiedengineer can perform minormaintenance tasks and simple partreplacements on the aircraft. Thesecond 2 years are based on getting aB1 or B2 license, which consists of 9months in DIT, and the remaining timein the Aer Lingus hangar in Dublin

airport. The B1 and B2 licences aremore advanced and mean thequalified engineer can work on flightcontrols, hydraulics and pressurisation(B1) or electrics and communication/navigation systems (B2).

How do you feel your degree/apprenticeship will aid your career? My apprenticeship will aid my careeras I know at the end I will be qualifiedto work in an Engineering positionwith an airline or aircraft operator. Ifeel that the experience with AerLingus in particular will help meadvance in my career and open doorsfor the future.What advice would you have forsomeone considering an engineeringapprenticeship?My advice would be to go for theapprenticeship if you have a genuineinterest in engineering and themechanics of how things work, this jobis diverse and really interesting. Everyday is a new experience and you neverstop learning.

How do you hope to see your careerdeveloping with Aer Lingus and whatarea in particular do you hope tospecialise or develop in?I hope to attain as many licenses andapprovals as I can get with the airlinewhich will mean I can perform morecomplex maintenance on aircraft andincrease my level of responsibility inthe engineering team. It’s an excitingtime to do an apprenticeship with AerLingus – they are growing quickly andwith the growth comes new aircraft tolearn about!

‘You get the chance of putting what you’ve learnedinto practise’

Ciara Spencer

Job Apprentice (Aircraft Engineering Programme with Aer Lingus)

Employer Aer Lingus

Holding a category A licence means thequalified engineercan perform minormaintenance tasksand simple partreplacements on theaircraft. The second2 years are based ongetting a B1 or B2license, whichconsists of 9months in DIT, andthe remaining timein the Aer Lingushangar in Dublinairport.

Tell us about your current job andwhat it involves day to day?Currently, I am in charge of a 65,000sqftfloor on a project which has sevenconstruction floors and is over320,000sqft.

Preparation for each day’s workstarts at least 24 hours before, with thecoordination of the subcontractors,building management and the othersuperintendents.

Each day, we start work at 7am andusually finish around 5pm. At thebeginning of each day, we go straight toour construction floors to deal with anyconcerns or issues that have risen andto start planning for the following day.On a busy day there are at least 50workers on my floor including H-vac,sprinkler, carpenters and plumbers. Eachday has its challenges and lessons to belearned.

How did you get your job and how didyour degree help?I got my job through my university’sinternship programme. J.T. Magen takeson third year interns for a 6 monthperiod each year. My internship wentwell and I was delighted to be asked toreturn once I was qualified. I finished upcollege in May last year and beganworking for the company in July.

The subjects and projects that Icovered while in college really prepared

me for the Construction industry and Iwould highly recommend the BSc Honsdegree in Construction Management &Engineering in Waterford Institute ofTechnology.

What’s the biggest challenge you havefaced so far in your job?The biggest challenge I have faced so faris the coordination of services. I find thebetter the coordination the moreresponsive the subcontractors become.Coming from an Irish constructionbackground, I’m very new to the aboveceiling services such as H-vac andsprinkler, and coordinating theseservices has proven to be the biggestchallenge that I regularly face.

What skills are in demand in your sectorand how would you advise students toprepare?Communication is a major skill thatalways needs to be worked on. Forstudents this needs to start in theclassroom and be improved on a dailybasis. I have found communication to beessential in improving the coordinationof different subcontractors on a project.

On a technical side, learning thebasics of sprinkler and H-vac systemswill also help students when they areentering the work place, particularlyabroad, as these are two majorcomponents of construction in NYC.

Problem solving, working underpressure and organisational skills areall needed in this industry. Studentswill often find that they have usedthese skills as part of college life andeveryday life.

‘Problem solving, organisation and communication are vital’

Jason Fitzgerald

Job Construction Superintendent

Employer J.T. Magen (New York)

Education Construction Management & Engineering 2017, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)


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Communication isa major skill thatalways needs to beworked on. Forstudents thisneeds to start inthe classroom andbe improved upona daily basis. Ihave foundcommunication tobe essential inimproving thecoordination ofdifferentsubcontractors ona project.


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Graduate salaries in engineeringEngineering is an industry with well-defined progression routes in terms of roles and salaries, so let’s seewhat remuneration, on average, is currently on offer.

Our Graduate Salary &Recruitment Trends Survey2018 shows that graduate

recruits in engineering can, onaverage, earn €30,527 in their firstjob. No matter what sector ofengineering you hope to focus on inyour career, salaries increase as yougather experience. Like most otherprofessions, graduate jobs start outwith plenty of scope for development,improvement and subsequent salaryincreases as you develop your careerand gain more specialised expertisein engineering.

Currently, according to gradirelandresearch, 34% of employers surveyedwere looking to hire those fromengineering disciplines, whichhighlights the value which employersplace on graduates with these highlysought after collaborative andtechnical skills.

For certain roles in theengineering industry, a postgraduatequalification is a specificrequirement. When it comes to theseroles, having completed a PhD orMasters will have an impact on yourearning potential.

Below is a selection from the listof the average salaries from a 2018survey by specialist recruiters MorganMcKinley for different engineeringroles in Ireland:

Role Years of experience Salary

Engineering manager 0–5 70–80k 5+ 90–100k

Manufacturing engineer 0–5 30–55k 5+ 55–65k

Mechanical engineer 0–5 35–50k 5+ 50–65k

Automation engineer 0–5 30–40k 5+ 50–75k

Biomedical engineer 0–5 30–55K 5+ 55–70K

Design engineer 0–5 45–65k 5+ 55–70k

Process engineer 0–5 30–45k 5+ 60–75k

Electrical engineer 0–5 30–55k 5+ 55–70k


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• Start applying for summerinternships or placements for 2019.Deadlines can be set before yourChristmas break, but employersmay not wait until the deadline tostart filling their positions, so don’twait to apply.

• Get involved with clubs or societiesin your university or college and tryto take on a leadership role. Thiswill help you develop invaluabletransferable skills and will lookgood on your CV when applying tojobs and internships.

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• Start applying for graduate jobs asearly as you can. Some employers willstart assessment centres as early asNovember. Even if deadlines are aslate as Christmas, employers may notwait until the deadline to start fillingpositions.

• If you are looking into postgraduatestudy, starting applications in Autumnis ideal. Popular courses will fill upquickly and often you will need tohave applied for a course before youcan apply for funding.

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• Look into what employersmight interest you, and whatkind of projects they workon. If you have options formodules in your nextacademic year, considerwhat modules suit theemployers you like.

• Start research for graduatejobs or internships thatmight interest you ahead ofapplying in Autumn.

2019

• If you have secured aninternship, or have taken on ajob or voluntary role, keep arecord of what skills andpractices you are learning. Thiswill help with furtherinterviews and applications.

• If you have an internship, askfor a reference when you arefinished to use in futureapplications. Enquire if thecompany has a graduateprogramme and if your timethere could help with theapplication when you get tofinal year.

• If you haven’t secured aplacement, work on your ownengineering project likedeveloping an app, website orenergy-saving household item.

• Keep applying forgraduate jobs andschemes. Someapplications will beaccepted into the newyear.

• Finish off any remainingapplications forpostgraduate coursesand funding.

• Ensure you make time forinterviews andassessment centresalongside your universityor college work.

• Keep an eye out for anyremaining internships withlater application dates.

• If you haven’t found aninternship, start thinking ofother engineering focusedactivities you can do duringthe summer break. Lookinginto shadowing opportunitiesat a local engineering firm orvolunteer abroad working ona construction project.

• If you can’t find anengineering role during thesummer, look for part-timework. Any position will helpyou develop transferableskills.

• Focus on your studiesand preparation forexams. A 2.1 degreewill be eligible for alot more positionsthan a 2.2 degree.

• Keep an eye out forany schemes orgraduate jobs thathave not yet closedapplications yet.

• Look out for vacancies insmaller firms who don’trun graduate programmes.

• Find graduate jobs ongradireland.com.

• Keep a look out foropenings in graduate jobsfrom companies whostruggled to fill places orwho had graduates dropout last minute.

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level of competences, skills andstandards. Possessing a charteredengineer status increases youremployability and gives youprofessional recognition.

Graduates seeking to developtheir careers should seek outemployers that run graduateprogrammes accredited with eitherEngineers Ireland or the Institution ofEngineering and Technology. Suchgraded graduate programmes allowgraduates to achieve charteredengineer status within a few years ofqualifying.

In the Republic of Ireland there arethree basic requirements forchartered status: graduates musthold a masters degree; have a fouryear working/training period (InitialProfessional Development); and mustsubmit practice reports and writtenessays. Along with fulfilling therequirements of your employer-rungraduate programme, you will berequired to take various trainingcourses covering the following topics:financial awareness, legislation, ITskills, managerial leadership and

Training and career developmentA career in engineering offers valuable long-term job prospects along with professional qualifications.

personal development/communication skills. Visitengineersireland.com for moreinformation and alsogradireland.com/engineering.

The criteria are very similar inNorthern Ireland. The ideal scenariowould see you employed by anaccredited employer with an InitialProfessional Development Schemethat will allow you to attain the skillsand competences required by theInstitution of Engineering andTechnology. At least two years workmust be completed, and inconsultation with your line manageryou will need to produce adevelopment action plan. You willneed to keep records of yourcompetences and learning. When youfeel capable, you can consult withyour mentor, sponsor andmanagement with regards toapplying to register as a charteredengineer. A qualifying report onprofessional development (QRPD)must be prepared, and you will berequired to take part in an hour-longprofessional review interview.

The long-term opportunitiesprovided by an engineeringcareer are excellent. It’s not

uncommon for graduates to findthemselves in managerial roles intheir first decade after qualifying, andthose who possess initiative andstrong communication, teamworkand project-management skills willbe rewarded with promotions. Awillingness to continue youreducation and professionaldevelopment is important.

No matter the specific field ofyour degree, you can expect flexibilityin your career. An engineer’s core skillis problem-solving, which enablesyou to move between engineeringsectors. Acquiring managerialexperience will equip you with thetransferable skills required to pursuea career away from engineering if youso desire.

Professional qualifications Achieving accredited charteredengineer status (CEng) should be youraim as a graduate engineer, as thiswill give you a recognised and valued


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Continuous professional development for graduatesThe Engineers Ireland Future Professionals Series offers structured advancement to graduates throughtwo strands of intense and challenging professional development. Both the CPD Certificate inProfessional Engineering and CPD Diploma in Professional Engineering are accredited by the DublinInstitute of Technology (DIT) as Level 9 programmes on the National Qualifications Framework.

CPD Certificate in ProfessionalEngineering Transitioning from University or collegeto a professional work environmentrequires serious application andattention from graduates. Incollaboration with leading employers,Engineers Ireland have designed theirCPD Certificate in ProfessionalEngineering to give recent graduates(up to 12 months since graduating) tobecome quickly accustomed to theprofessional standards expected frommembers of engineering-led teamsand organisations. The course willfamiliarise you with what is expectedof you and how you should behave ina professional setting, while speedingup your professional development andincreasing your career prospects. Thelearning objectives of the Certificateinclude:• Teaching the expected approaches

and behaviours of new recruits toengineering

• Ensuring participants can delivertheir work on time

• Developing recruits’ ability toaccept and learn from criticism, andto seek constructive feedback

• Providing frameworks for dealingwith possible issues, asking theright questions and identifying theappropriate solutions for specificproblems

• Developing teamwork skills,including working with clients andon projects managed by yourcolleagues

• Providing a suitable environment forparticipants to develop and improvetheir communication, analytical andtechnical writing skills

• Optimising Excel as a valuableengineering aid

• Creating an awareness of howengineering recruits are expected tobehave, including how to dressappropriately, use acceptablelanguage and show respect forothers etc.

CPD Diploma In ProfessionalEngineeringThe Future Professionals Series’ secondstrand is suitable for engineers whoboast between three and six years’experience, and who display acommitment to developing theirprofessional abilities.

The CPD Diploma in ProfessionalEngineering is a partnership thatworks alongside an engineeringorganisation, its people managers andgraduates to aid and accelerate thedevelopment of semi-experiencedgraduates into professional engineers.The aim of the course is forparticipants to develop their skillsetsto a level that allows them to make avaluable contribution to a workplaceand become respected engineeringprofessionals. The diploma is designedto meet the requirements of the Irishengineering industry and thosebusinesses seeking engineeringprofessionals with expandedknowledge, skills and proficiency.

The diploma’s learning objectivesaim to provide graduates with:• A broad and up-to-date awareness

of the wider skills an engineeringprofessional requires

• The analytical and theoretical skillsneeded to anticipate and cope withthe requirements of engineeringorganisations, including projectmanagement, risk managementand statistical analysis

• An understanding of theimportance and nature ofengineering’s financial side,including handling claims andresolving contract disputes

• The ability to predict possibleissues, ask appropriate questionsand identify the correct solutionfor specific problems

• An ability to work as part of a teamor alongside clients, and contributeto other colleagues’ projects

• The necessary skills and tools foranalysing problems, along withleadership, advanced knowledgemanagement and negotiationskills

• An understanding of currentdevelopments in Lean Principlesand Sustainability in theincreasingly global environment ofengineering

• An awareness of the competenciesrequired to become a CharteredEngineer.

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Postgraduate studyWhile a postgraduate qualification may not guarantee you an easy entry into an engineering career,statistics show that postgraduates have superior employment prospects.

Recent years have seen agrowth in the number ofengineering graduates who

choose to pursue further study in thefield, ranging from year-longpostgraduate diplomas and Mastersprogrammes to research basedMPhils and PhDs. Conversion coursesin engineering can also be taken,though they often require a primarydegree from a relevant discipline. Youcan find funded Masters and PhDsadvertised in the national press andon institution websites. An up to datelist of courses can be found at ourcourse database on gradireland.com/further-study.

It’s common for engineeringgraduates to take postgraduatediplomas or Masters in business,finance and project management inorder to apply for business andengineering related positions upongraduation.

Both the Republic and NorthernIreland have seen heavy investmentin Research and Development (R&D)in recent years, with bothgovernments investing incollaborations with academia andindustry to boost growth. Institutionsare increasingly collaborating withindustry to provide courses thatcombine theory and study withpractical experience. For example,NUI Galway’s College of Engineeringand Informatics’ PhD and MEngSc inPower Electronics and EnergyConversion are both facilitated byGalway's Power Electronics ResearchCentre, which is one of six centres

formed by the Programme ofAdvanced Technology, a partnershipbetween government, industry andacademia.

The following is a list ofdepartments and institutionscurrently offering postgraduatecourses in engineering: • Dublin Institute of Technology,

College of Engineering and BuiltEnvironment – www.dit.ie/studyatdit/postgraduate/taughtprogrammes/viewbysubject/#engineering

• Dundalk Institute of Technology,School of Engineering –www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering

• NUI Galway, College of Engineeringand Informatics –www.nuigalway.ie/engineering

• Queen’s University Belfast, Schoolof Planning, Architecture and CivilEngineering – www.qub.ac.uk/schools/NBE

• Queen’s University Belfast, Schoolof Electrical Engineering –www.qub.ac.uk/schools/eeecs

• Trinity College Dublin, School ofEngineering – www.tcd.ie/engineering/postgraduate

• University College Cork, College ofScience, Engineering and FoodScience – www.ucc.ie/en/sefs

• University College Dublin, Collegeof Engineering, Mathematical &Physical Sciences – www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/graduateschool

• University of Limerick, Faculty ofScience and Engineering –www.scieng.ul.ie

• University of Ulster, Faculty ofComputing and Engineering –www.compeng.ulster.ac.ukA comprehensive, searchable

course database, supplied byQualifax.ie, can be found atgradireland.com/further-study.


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Top employers in engineering

Make yourself heard

Vote for your favourite employer at www.trendence.co.uk/graduatestudyireland between September and early January.

Every year, we carry out a survey of students to decide the most popular graduate employers in thecountry. The trendence Graduate Barometer is the largest annual career survey in Ireland and the votesdecide the winners of the gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards and the composition of Ireland’s100 leading graduate employers. Here are the winners and shortlist for engineering.

1 Intel

2 Jaguar Land Rover

3 Jacobs Engineering

4 Arup

5 Mercury Engineering

6 Analog Devices

7 AECOM

8 Bombardier

9 PM Group

10 GE General Electric

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A–Z of employersEmployers

Aerogen 26

ESB 28

EY 30

Intel Ireland 32, OBC

InterTradeIreland GraduateProgramme 35

Jameson Graduate DistillerProgramme 36, IBC

PwC 39

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Aerogen

Search: gradireland employers

ContactGraduate Recruitment DepartmentTel +353 (091) 540400Email [email protected] Web www.aerogen.com/graduates Social media Twitter: @AerogenFacebook: @AerogenltdLinkedin:linkedin.com/company/aerogen

JobsType of work• engineering • medical andhealthcare • science, research anddevelopment Salary Competitive Benefits • bonus (discretionary) • lifeassurance • pension scheme withcompany contributions • privatehealthcare • sports & social • flexiblestart timesDegrees sought• engineering and manufacturing • medical and healthcare • scienceand mathematics

Work experienceAll year • Placements • Interns

Locations• Republic of Ireland

Apply• onlineClosing dateOngoing

Discover AerogenSynonymous with scientific excellence, Aerogen is an international, awardwinning medical device company that designs and manufactures aerosol drugdelivery products for the acute care market.

Our technologies have benefited the lives of more than 6 million patients in over75 countries around the globe.

Our nebuliser technology enables liquid medication to be transformed into afine particle mist, which results in drug deposition rates far greater than can beachieved by conventional aerosol technologies.

We are extremely proud of being the first company in the world to introduceeffective aerosol drug delivery to premature babies.

Improving quality of life for millions of patients worldwide is a constant sourceof motivation for our employee and a driving force for our evolution andexpansion.

Talent and tenacity drives our research and development. Our culture ofinnovation begins in our laboratories where continuous improvements andrigorous testing is all part of our product development programme

Aerogen is a global force intent on transforming patient treatment. Are youready to transform lives through innovation?

Discover YouAs Aerogen is the global leader in high performance aerosol drug delivery weexpect our graduates to apply their intelligence & expertise for the greater goodof patient care. We will give you the roadmap but you will discover the journey.

Potential to succeed is unlimited. Within the working environment you will be partof the department and tasked with responsibilities that could make you a star.

You are more than a number, a cog in a giant machine. You are an individual andwe here in Aerogen recognise this. We develop potential and nurture talent.

Aerogen’s commitment not only encompasses the development of bettertechnology but the development and advancement of our graduates. Throughstructured learning, learning from others and learning from experience, Aerogenwill guide you through the fundamental years of your working career to give youa strong foundation to excel in the future.

Due to Aerogen’s unique working environment, duties are diverse and you willget the opportunity to experience all aspects of a successful business. Not onlywill this be evident in the three rotations but in the day to day working ofAerogen. We work as a team and each individual in our team impacts theachievement of Aerogen.

Passion, determination and hard work drives Aerogen to succeed. This is thegrounding of an Aerogen graduate. Apply today to Discover Aerogen, DiscoverYou, Discover Better


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‘Aerogen provides a fantastic learningenvironment. The programme allows greatexposure to meaningful work which in turn makesa difference to peoples life. Aerogen transformspatient’s life through innovation.’Marcus Quinn, Graduate Product Development Engineer, R&D

‘There is a great feel about the place. We work asa team with people who are willing to help andguide. It’s very much a cross functionalenvironment. Aerogen means making a differenceto patient care globally. The future is reallybright with exciting projects on the horizon.’Ciara McKillop, Medical Science Graduate


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ESB is Ireland’s foremost energy company. We have been supplying power toindustry, communities and individuals for over 90 years. Through innovation,expertise and investment, we are leading the way in developing smart andsustainable energy systems to meet the demands of modern life, both at homeand overseas, making us a vital part of building a brighter, more sustainablefuture.

Working at ESBEach member of our team plays an important role and we are very proud of ourculture of collaboration, teamwork and innovation.

ESB has evolved into a broad group of companies with deep Irish roots andglobal reach, offering exciting career opportunities in the fast-paced andinnovative energy sector.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to creating and promoting a positive andinclusive work environment where all employees feel that their contribution isrecognised and valued.

Our Graduate Development ProgrammeThe objective of our Programme is to launch you on a fast track to careersuccess. A career with ESB will allow you to grow professionally and develop thenecessary skills to help deliver ESB’s strategic objectives.

We have developed our Graduate Development Programme based on thefollowing pillars:

• structured rotations• challenging assignments• robust learning and development• experience working on major projects• exposure to different aspects of our business• a mentor who will help you on your journey

You will be offered a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

Whichever part of the business you work in, we want you to succeed and at thesame time enjoy being part of our community.

At ESB, we have a strong culture of giving back. Through our Corporate SocialResponsibility Fund, Energy For Generations, we allocate over €1m annually tosupport organisations working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessnessand educational disadvantage. We encourage staff to take part in initiativessuch as “Time to Read” scheme for local schools.

Our opportunities for graduates, commencing in September 2019, span a rangeof disciplines:

• Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Civil• Energy Trading• IT • Business• Finance• Marketing• Human Resources

Apply now: esb.ie/careers/graduatedevelopmentprogramme

ESB


ContactSinead MoloneyGraduate Recruitment LeadEmail [email protected] Web www.esb.ie/careersSocial mediaFacebook.com/ESBCareersTwitter.com/ESBGroupLinkedIn/Company/ESBInstagram/theESBgroupYouTube/user/ESBvideo

JobsType of work• Engineering • Utilities • Energy •Renewables SectorSalary Competitive salary andbenefits packageNumber of vacancies Up to 80Degrees sought• Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical,Civil, Energy Services) • IT • Marketing• Business • HR • Accountancy • Finance • Economics

Locations• Republic of Ireland • NorthernIreland • Great Britain • Rest of world

Apply• Online: esb.ie/careers/graduatedevelopmentprogrammeClosing date 24 October 2018

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Natural talent, developed naturally.Have you ever sailed a boat? It takes concentration, creativity and quick thinking.Maybe you’re more of a cyclist? That takes an open-mind, a free spirit andimagination. What about playing music? That’s all about interpreting data andfollowing patterns. Whatever your natural talents, at EY we help you developthem naturally into a meaningful career where you can use them to excel.

Why engineering graduates excel at EYEngineers have to be supremely numerate, original thinkers, with a flair forinnovation and imagination. That’s why the natural talent that brought them toengineering, is perfect for starting the EY Graduate Programme in Audit, Tax,Transactions or even Advisory. That’s why we look for engineering graduates tohelp us create a diverse workforce, with an array of skills and new ideas that canhelp us build a better working world.

Start your journey with usNo matter what your natural talent, if you’re inquisitive, analytical, personable,inventive, perceptive or a natural leader, there is a Graduate Programme at EYtailored just for you. So if you’d like to join the youngest workforce in theProfessional Services industry and the 2017 gradireland Graduate Employer ofthe year, we’d love to have you.

Whatever your talent, apply it at: eyirelandcareers.ey.com

Sound like you? Apply online @ eyirelandcareers.ey.com

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ContactThe Student Recruitment TeamEY, Harcourt Centre,Harcourt Street, Dublin 2Email [email protected] eyirelandcareers.ey.com

JobsType of work Assurance (Audit, DataAnalytics, Forensic Accounting), Tax,Transactions (Corporate Finance),Financial Services, Advisory(Management Consultancy acrossCyber, Cloud Computing, Digital,Tech, IT, Change Management andStrategy)Salary CompetitiveBenefits Free Gym, Time Owed InLieu, Generous Study Leave,Subsidised Canteen and many moreNumber of vacancies270+ Graduate and 200 InternDegrees sought Put simply, EY hiresfrom all backgrounds and disciplinesbecause we believe everyone hassomething to offer and our worldworks better when he have a diverseworkforce.

Work experienceSummer: 12 weeksWork Placement: 6–12 months

LocationsDublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford,Galway and Belfast.

ApplyOnline application takes < 15minutesClosing date Please see website

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Who we are?Think Intel is just a chip maker? Think again. From drones to wearables, makersto gamers, cutting-edge science to sports - Intel is helping innovators of all kindsmake the world a more interesting place and experience amazing things. Areyou ready to rethink the impossible? With Intel power at the helm, we’re helpingto push science and creativity into an exciting new realm.

Making Amazing Experiences PossibleAt Intel, we’ll provide you with a mission and a culture that brings your innerpassion for innovation and business to life.

Intel is able to innovate because we continually search for new, bold ideas thatcan disrupt, transform and change companies, markets and the world.

From hardware and software engineers, to manufacturing and marketingdisciplines, we look for people who never stop thinking about tomorrow. Wevalue the curious, brilliant, the ones who won’t take “no” for an answer.

At Intel Ireland, we are interested in helping you find work that is just right foryour skills and aspirations. Because when you find a career that fits, inspirationaccelerates.

Our Leixlip campus is home to a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility whichproduces 14nm process technology on 300mm wafers – the latest generationsilicon microprocessors that are at the heart of a variety of platforms andtechnology advancements which are essential to the way we learn, live and worktoday

Movidius, an Intel company, is transforming the future of computer vision andartificial intelligence (AI). By delivering low-power, high-performance SoCplatforms for accelerating perceptual computing, Movidius is at the forefront ofa new era of computing that enables new levels of intelligence for drones,robots, cameras, virtual and augmented reality, and other devices at the edge.

Intel Shannon has grown into a core European R&D site for Intel’sCommunications and Intelligent Systems businesses.

These businesses are quickly evolving from fixed function and isolatedembedded applications towards new categories like intelligent systems andsoftware defined infrastructure (SDI).

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ContactGraduate Recruitment TeamTel +353 (0)1 606 7000Email [email protected] intel.ie/jobs

JobsType of work• Process Engineering • DesignEngineering • Electrical / ElectronicEngineering • ManufacturingEngineering • Mechanical Engineering• Industrial Automation • SoftwareDevelopment • Computing andTelecommunications Degrees soughtWe accept all applications related tothe ‘type of work’ aboveSalary CompetitiveBenefits• bonus (discretionary) • 25 day’sannual leave • gym membership • overtime and shift allowance • training and development • pension scheme with contributions• private healthcare • share options • canteen • relaxation and gamesarea • sleeping pods • flexication(Program which allows you to buy,sell and save holidays each year.)Number of vacancies Varies

Work experienceGraduate Engineering ProgrammesInternshipsPlacementsDuration Varies

Locations• Republic of Ireland • Rest of world

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Name: George GreenEducation: Loughborough University, BEngIn Automotive Engineering

Position: Graduate TechnicianDate joined: April 2018

“Originally from Surrey, one of the problems I faced wassettling into, not only a new job but a new country. Thesupportive culture within Intel was a major help inovercoming this which extended beyond the workplace.Through Intel I have taken part in networking events suchas nights out and 5 a side football which have helped me tosettle in.

My primary duties include daily equipment monitoring,improving processes and ensuring the operational stabilityof the toolset. This presents me with a role which offers mevariety, challenges and the opportunity to learn on a dailybasis. However, during my breaks you can regularly find mechilling by the pool tables”

Name: Katherine LawrensonEducation: Queens University Belfast, MEngChemical Engineering

Position: Process Engineer Date joined: August 2015

“Since joining Intel nearly 3 years ago, I have been offeredthe opportunity to increase my knowledge of the industryand have been supported in the development of my careerwithin the company, through the numerous training anddevelopment classes available on-site. Intel is a workplacewhich is very fast moving and allows its engineers tocontinuously grow and improve with the process. In Intel itis all about the work/life balance. Throughout my time hereI have been involved in the WIN (Women in Intel Network)where I have helped organise events celebratingInternational Women’s day and fundraisers for our sitecharities. Just recently I took part in ‘Intel’s Lip Sync Battle’raising over €10,000 for our site charities and meeting newfriends along the way.”

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InterTradeIreland Graduate Programme


ContactGraduate Recruitment TeamHelix Innovation Partnerships LtdThe Old Gasworks Business Park,Kilmorey Street, Newry, Co Down,BT34 2DHTel 028 3026 0700 (048) from IrelandEmail [email protected] Web intertradeireland.com/graduatesSocial media Facebook –InterTradeIreland GraduateProgramme, Twitter – ITIGrads

JobsType of work• computing & telecommunications •construction/ civil engineering • energy • environmental • manufacturing and production • pharmaceutical chemical • utilities Salary All roles are salaried to reflectthe responsibility of the roleBenefits• Fully funded post graduate diploma• Training budget Number of vacancies 80Degrees sought• all degree disciplines in engineering• chemical/process engineering • civil/structural engineering • construction management • designengineering • electrical/electronicengineering • food engineering • manufacturing engineering • mechanical engineering • quantitysurveying

Locations• Republic of Ireland • NorthernIreland

ApplyOnlineClosing date Ongoing – we recruitcontinually throughout the year

InterTradeIreland supports SMEs to identify and develop North/South trade andinnovation opportunities through a range of programmes, one being theInterTradeIreland Graduate Programme.

From graduate to groundbreaker, why should you choose us?Through our graduate programme, we actively recruit engineering graduatesfrom all engineering disciplines year round and connect them with an innovativecompany based in ROI or NI while also linking them up with an academicpartner. The aim of the programme is to work on an innovation need to help thebusiness grow. We refer to this innovation need and programme as a ‘FUSION’project. The role is ideally suited to someone looking for real hands-onresponsibility.

Our graduate programme at a glance..• Project Management jobs in engineering Working as project manager for 12 –

18 months you will be employed directly by the business. These businesses arecarefully selected by InterTradeIreland and include some of the leadinginnovative companies across the island, North & South.

• Fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Management You will begiven the opportunity to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Business &Management at Queen’s University, Belfast which is fully funded byInterTradeIreland. The Postgraduate Diploma will allow you to developadditional business skills which will be beneficial towards your ‘FUSION’project.

• Mentoring and support from a leading academic You will receive mentoringand support from a leading academic on the island. The academic is there tosupport you throughout your ‘FUSION’ project, with access to research reports,weekly phone calls, monthly visits and quarterly meetings, as well asmentoring from your company supervisor and InterTradeIreland consultant.

• Training budget You will have further access to a training budget which youcan use towards further management training & courses, attending events &exhibitions and to pursue other technical qualifications.

• Over 80% of graduates who have completed the programme have beenoffered full time positions

Get involvedVisit www.intertradeireland.com/graduates to view our current jobopportunities and register your interest today!


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Graduates have the opportunity to work alongside our senior productionmanagement team who will provide ongoing mentoring and practical, on thejob training.

The Jameson Graduate Distiller Programme offers a challenging and rewardingtwo-year placement, providing the opportunity to develop a broad range of skillswhilst working across a wide range of projects and activities, such as:

• Identifying process improvements• Identifying production and product line opportunities• Investigating opportunities for improving energy efficiency• Conducting sustainability projects, product life cycle analysis and carbon

footprint reduction• Conducting new product trials• Present findings and recommendations• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Our Company It’s never been a more exciting time to join Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. In May2010 a €100 million investment was announced for a new whiskey maturationfacility in Dungourney near Midleton, Co. Cork. This was followed by anadditional €100 million investment into expanding the Distillery in Midleton. InAugust 2013 the Company announced a multi-million investment into theredevelopment and expansion of operations at our Bottling, Supply and Logisticssite in Clondalkin, Dublin.

Training & Development Our award-winning Training and Development Programme kicks off with anintensive induction programme in Irish Distillers Head Office, Dublin, wheregraduates obtain a comprehensive understanding of the Company and theJameson strategy. This is followed by a further six weeks intensive training atMidleton Distilleries, where graduates gain an in-depth understanding into thecraft of making Jameson Irish Whiskey. On completion of training, graduates areplaced either in the Distillery in Midleton, Co. Cork or the Bottling, Supply andLogistics site in Clondalkin, Dublin. As our business expands and evolves thevision of the Jameson Graduate Distiller Programme is to offer graduates anopportunity to gain responsibility from day one and ensure sustainable growthto allow continued growth and success of the business into the future.

Apply TODAY! Applications must be submitted online throughwww.jamesongraduateprogramme.com. Applications include a writtenapplication & the submission of a supporting 2-minute application video.

Jameson Graduate Distiller ProgrammeSearch: gradireland employers

ContactWeb www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com/ Social media @jamesongradprog

JobsType of work• environmental • manufacturingand production Salary €28,000Number of vacancies 2Degrees sought• chemical/process engineering • food engineering • mechanical engineering• sustainability• automation• brewing & distilling

Work experienceWork experience No


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Name Nicola McNeiceUniversity Queen’s UniversityJoined 2017Position Jameson Graduate DistillerLocation Dublin, Ireland

During my time on the graduate program I have had theopportunity to work in nearly all the departments associatedwith production of Jameson Whiskey. Initially I spent sometime in Midleton Distillery and it surpassed my expectations.During this time I learned all about the process of whiskeymaking; from grain to glass and the magic of maturation.What stood out for me in particular was the chance to workin the micro-distillery where I manually distilled spirit!

I am primarily based in the Fox and Geese bottling operationswhere there is currently a lot of investment to cope with thegrowing demand for Jameson. I initially gained experience inthe quality assurance department and I have also had theopportunity to work in New Product Development on newand exciting projects which will soon reach the market. Theprogramme also gave me the opportunity to develop brandambassadorial skills equipping me with the ability to holdpublic whiskey tastings!

For me, the program has delivered on its promises. Theopportunities available for both technical and personaldevelopment are vast and I have felt supported on myjourney as a graduate. I am excited to see what the futureholds for me and couldn’t recommend the program enough!

Name Bronagh KellyUniversity Queen’s UniversityJoined 2017Position Jameson Graduate DistillerLocation Cork, Ireland

Hello, my name is Bronagh Kelly and I am a graduate of FoodQuality, Safety and Nutrition from Queen’s University Belfast.I have just completed my first year in Midleton Distillery, asthe Jameson Graduate Distiller!

The Graduate Distiller programme is a brilliant insight intothe production of whiskey from grain to glass. I have spenttime working in all of the different areas of the plant whichincluded a weeks training in Fox and Geese in Dublin learninghow Jameson whiskey is shipped all over the world. I initiallyspent time working in the QSE lab, analysing raw materialsand co – products but I was primarily based in the magicalMicro Distillery. The Micro Distillery is the heart of innovationand training and development within Irish Distillers. Workingin the Micro Distillery is a very hands on experience in which Ihave learnt how to operate three copper pot stills to createvarious styles of whiskey for the future!

Between learning the craft of producing Irish whiskey, I’m alsoa production ambassador and attend events to educateconsumers and share my knowledge about our products. Forme, my favourite part of the role is the fact that every day isdifferent and presents new challenges and opportunitieswhich has helped develop my skills as a Graduate Distiller.The Graduate Distiller programme has endless opportunitiesand after completing my first year, I am delighted to havebeen offered the position of Vat House Technician in the Bondarea and can’t wait to see what the future holds!


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#MyGraduateLifeWhy should I choose PwC?It’s a place to grow and make a differenceFrom the very start you’ll be working on client sites, learning from your team,sharing your unique perspective and making a difference. The work you do willbe as varied and interesting as the clients you’ll work with. You can expect towork with the biggest brands in Irish and international business, building strongrelationships and getting the chance to learn from the best.

Our graduate programme is the ideal launching pad for your career. Fromgaining a professional qualification to international secondment opportunities;we offer continuous learning opportunities to accelerate your professionalgrowth. Your progress will be rewarded with both salary and grade progression.

It’s full of opportunities for people like meThere are no two career paths the same at PwC but one thing that defines all ofthem is choice. You’ll get the opportunity to choose the area you would like towork in.

You can build on your own unique strengths, or choose to stretch yourself in acompletely new field. We want your individual talent to shine wherever youdecide you can add the most value.

Whichever area you choose to work in, you'll work with people with differentdegrees, from different backgrounds, with different skill-sets and different typesof expertise. Being yourself and lending your individuality to the mix is what willlead you - and us - to success.

It’s more than a place to workWe know that work is just one part of your graduate life but PwC is so muchmore than just a good career move. We want you to bring every aspect of yourpersonality to work in PwC.

We won’t lie to you, we expect you to work hard and meet your deadlines. But inturn, we allow you to build up your overtime and use it to take time off.

You’ll be starting alongside over 300 other graduates in the exact same boat asyou. You’ll learn from each other as much as you’ll learn from us, and make somelife-long friends along the way.

What are our graduate opportunities?When you choose one of our three business areas, you’ll learn and contributemore than you ever thought possible. We have graduate opportunities availablein Consulting, Assurance and Tax. Our undergraduate opportunities include;Insight Days, Talent Academies, Placements and Summer Internships.

How do we select?We choose the best people, whether they’re from engineering or arts. Whateveryour degree discipline, we expect academic excellence (a minimum of a 2.1degree).

Join gradireland 2018’s Most Popular Graduate Employer in Accounting &Professional Services- as voted by students!

ApplyTo apply online or for further details, visit our graduate websitewww.pwc.ie/mygraduatelife

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ContactGraduate Recruitment Team Tel +353 (0)1 792 8550Email [email protected] www.pwc.ie/mygraduatelifeSocial mediatwitter.com/pwcirl_careersfacebook.com/pwcirelandcareersyoutube.com/pwcirelandlinkedin.com/company/pwc-irelandsnapchat.com/add/pwc_ireland

JobsType of work• Computing/Telecommunications • Consultancy • Energy • Environmental • Manufacturing/Production • Pharmaceutical/Chemical • UtilitiesSalary Competitive package worthover €31,000Benefits22 days annual leave, increasing withpromotion • Flexible Friday – 3pmfinish during the summer and bankholiday week-ends • Paid overtime ortime off in lieu of overtime • Lifeassurance & PwC pension plan • 24hour on-site gym & fitness classes • Holistic & beauty therapies • Subsidised healthcare insurance • Optional extra Christmas leave days• Wedding leave and gratuity • Paid maternity leave & new parentleave • Smarter travel optionsNumber of vacancies Over 300Degrees soughtWe accept applications from alldegree disciplinesWork experience YesDuration Flexible per individualrequirements


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