Civil Service General, Professional and Technical Positions
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From: Office of Public Works
- Published on: 9 September 2022
- Last updated on: 13 November 2025
Engineer Grade II (Civil) Regional in the Office of Public Works
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in co-ordinating flood risk management policy and the flood relief capital programme in Ireland. The primary functions of the flood risk management programme are to develop and deliver appropriate work programmes and measures; to maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained and flood defence schemes constructed under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945and 1995; and to advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management policy.
The OPW now requires Engineers Grade II (Civil) to fill vacancies in various nationwide locations. Successful candidates will support the flood risk management programme in the following OPW divisions:
- Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services
- Flood Risk Management Data Services
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available www.publicjobs.ie
Closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday 4th December 2025
Civil service roles can include a wide variety of positions. Some examples include Engineers, Ecologists, Architects, Administrators and Senior Managers. Staff in these roles help shape public policy and design and deliver key projects for the State.
All civil service jobs are advertised on the central government Public Appointments Service (PAS) website.
You can register on the Public Jobs website to receive email notifications of posts, and candidates are asked to apply online through the Public Jobs website.
For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies .
Engineering Careers in OPW
Working as an Engineer for the Office of Public Works (OPW) can provide the opportunity to get involved with fantastic new builds, vital flood relief schemes, large-scale public infrastructure projects and refurbishments. If you have a desire to serve the public with your engineering skills, then a career with the OPW might be for you.
The OPW’s Engineers are at the forefront of our national infrastructure development.