Graduate Engineer (September 2026 Programme)

Background :

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Graduate Engineer (September 2026 Programme)

Contract Duration / Type : Permanent

Location : Kilkenny

Hybrid / Onsite : Onsite

Working Pattern (Time / Hours) : Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm

• These roles will commence from September 2026

Overview of the role :

We are seeking to recruit Engineering Graduates to join our busy Technical and EICA division based in Kilkenny.

As part of our Technical or EICA division, you will be working on a number of engineering activities on a specific project or multiple projects dependent on capacity, size and complexity. Projects will include working on a variety of projects related to WasteWater Treatment Plants and Fresh Water Treatment Plants. The day to day roles will vary depending on the scope of the projects and you will be supported by a Design or Project Manager.

As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals.

1. Design Engineer

2. Project Engineer

Please note :

​If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal / dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.