Open call for graduate engineers to shape the city and 'Build Dublin's Future'

The 'Build Dublin's Future' campaign is calling on graduate engineers take a direct role in shaping major infrastructure, climate action, housing and transport projects across the city

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Dublin City Council is calling on graduate engineers to help shape the future of the city.

A new recruitment campaign called ‘Build Dublin ’s Future’ aims to attract new talent to contribute to major infrastructure, climate action, housing and transport projects. Upcoming projects like Metrolink have the power to transform the capital and this initiative aims to show how graduate engineers can build rewarding careers while delivering projects that will impact the city for decades to come.

The campaign is aimed at final-year students and recent graduates in civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and transport engineering. Lord Mayor Daryl Barron welcomed the initiative as a unique chance for graduates to make a “visible and lasting impact on the city around them”.

“The engineers who join Dublin City Council today will help deliver the homes, transport infrastructure, climate action projects and public spaces that will shape Dublin's future. As our city continues to grow and evolve, we need talented and ambitious graduates who want to use their skills to make a real difference,” he stated.

“I encourage anyone looking for a career with purpose, challenge and the opportunity to contribute to their city to consider becoming part of the team building Dublin's future.”

Graduate engineers joining Dublin City Council will work on projects that support the city's continued growth while helping to create a more sustainable, resilient, and liveable Dublin. Opportunities span a broad range of areas, including climate adaptation measures, flood alleviation schemes, sustainable transport infrastructure, housing and regeneration projects, and environmental protection initiatives.

Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare highlighted Dublin as a city that is “changing faster than at any point in its modern history” and is calling graduates who can be involved from the outset in the designing and delivering of projects.

“From climate adaptation and sustainable mobility projects to major national infrastructure programmes, the decisions we make today will shape how our city works, moves, and grows for generations. We are looking for talented engineering graduates who want to make a tangible difference and help build a thriving, sustainable capital city for all,” he said.

As an Engineers Ireland Accredited Employer, Dublin City Council provides graduates with a structured programme of professional development, including mentoring, accredited training and continuing professional development opportunities. The programme supports graduates on their pathway towards chartered engineer status while providing first-hand experience on live projects from the outset of their careers.

Dermot Collins, Dublin City Engineer, stated: “Graduate engineers in Dublin City Council are trusted with real responsibility from day one. They work on projects that improve communities, protect the environment, and strengthen the city's resilience.

“Through structured mentoring, accredited training and a clear pathway to chartership, we are committed to supporting the next generation of engineering professionals as they help deliver Dublin's future."

The campaign also features the experiences of engineers who have developed their careers within Dublin City Council, demonstrating the organisation's commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful public service. Applications are now open for the 2026 Graduate Engineer Programme. Further information is available at Build Dublin's Future .

This content is funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme

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