• A minimum of 3 years completed of an undergraduate Civil/Structural Engineering Degree programme
• Prior experience (Internship / summer placement) within an Engineering or related industry is advantageous
• Evidence of drive and determination
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent IT competency including MS Excel and Word
• Curious mindset with a desire to learn and develop both professionally and personally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Excellent team player
• A proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.
• Fluency in English essential

Internships generally run from January to August or for Post Graduate Students June to December.

Yes, PUNCH also facilitates 3rd year students with 3-month summer Internships.

You will have flexibility to base yourself in any of our 4 Regional offices

• Limerick Office: 97 Henry Street Limerick V94YC2H
• Dublin Office: Carnegie House, Library Road , Dun Laoghaire A96C7W7
• Cork Office: Elm Court , Boreenmanna Road , Cork T12HHW2
• Galway Office: Carleycon House, Main Street, Oranmore , Co. Galway H91T026

PUNCH has over 125 staff across our 4 offices in Ireland and Glasgow in Scotland.

As an engineering Intern you will work with an experienced team of engineers and technicians on a broad range of civil and structural engineering projects all over the country

You will be empowered to carry out site inspections and check designs , all in the company of more senior staff.

• An understanding of the engineering principles behind drainage, roads and water system design.
• An understanding of the engineering principles behind structural design.
• Experience in compiling engineering planning documentation for major projects.
• Experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Familiarity with DMURS.
• Traffic analysis experience.
• IT skills – including MS Word, Excel, basic AutoCAD skills + company design software packages including Civils 3D, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, TRICs, Tuflow, HEC-RAS, EPANet.
• The ability to identify and apply appropriate scientific methods to solve engineering problems.
• Understanding of the Irish regulatory and policy issues.
• Appreciation of the full Project Delivery Process including GCCC Contracts.
• Awareness/Knowledge of costing and options appraisal.
• Knowledge and understanding of how projects are financed and how funds are obtained and managed.

PUNCH is committed to its Hybrid Working policy. We also recognise the need for junior staff to be present in the office to a greater degree than more senior staff, to facilitate their training and development and general intellectual knowledge of the company. This also requires senior staff to be present in the office to provide that essential in-person mentoring and training in both a direct and indirect manner.

Absolutely, a high proportion of our Interns transition to Graduate opportunities with PUNCH on completing their undergraduate or Post Graduate studies.