Graduate and Apprenticeship Opportunities
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From: Office of Public Works
- Published on: 9 September 2022
- Last updated on: 8 September 2025
- Mechanical Engineering Field Services
- Civil Engineering Section Flood Risk Management & Climate Adaptation Division
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering Flood Relief Design and Data Services
- Civil Engineering Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Fire Safety Engineering in Fire & Security Division
Engineering Graduate Development Programme
OPW Engineering Services provides a range of services across the spectrum of engineering disciplines to Government bodies, academic institutions, private sector professionals and the general public.
This programme is an opportunity for recently graduated engineers to gain valuable engineering work experience under a temporary two-year contract. The Graduate Development Programme covers the following disciplines;
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Field Services
- Fire & Security
Mechanical Engineering Field Services
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Civil Engineering Section Flood Risk Management & Climate Adaptation Division
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Civil Engineering Flood Relief Design and Data Services
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Civil Engineering Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Civil and Structural Engineering
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Fire Safety Engineering in Fire & Security Division
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025
Become a skilled apprentice with the OPW. Apprentices come from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets. For some, it is the opportunity to change careers; for others, it is the beginning of a life of craft mastery. Ireland’s rich archaeological, built and cultural heritage creates a need for a broad mix of conservation skills. To meet this need, the OPW run a 4-year apprenticeship programme in a wide range of areas, such as the following:
- Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
- Craft Carpenter and Joiner in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
- Craft Carpenter and Joiner in Building Maintenance Service, Dublin
- Craft Wood Manufacturer and Finisher, Furniture Branch, Dublin
- Craft Construction Plant Fitter, Drainage Divisions, Nationwide
- Craft Metal Fabricator, Central Engineering Works, Dublin
Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
Apprenticeship training comprises the following:
- on-the-job training on location
- off-the-job day or block release training at a SOLAS Training Centre, an Institute of Technology, or a College of Further Education.
OPW is committed to providing apprenticeships across a wide range of skills and these positions will be advertised on our website from time to time. Applications for apprenticeships will only be accepted when a specific apprenticeship is advertised.
If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, visit the Solas website to learn more.
For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies .