Civil Service General, Professional and Technical Positions

The Office of Public Works invites applications for an Engineer Grade III (Fire & Security). This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression.

For more information and how to apply see publicjobs.ie

Closing Date is 5:30pm Thursday 26th March 2026

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 .

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.