We support early career development through our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and mentoring schemes, which, in combination with learning from our experienced professionals on project work, provide fantastic opportunities for people to develop their early careers.
Leslie joined Nicholas O’Dwyer as a Graduate in October 2021 from France and is now a Project Engineer. She holds a Masters in Energy, Water and Environmental sciences (ENSE3) from the Graduate School of Engineering in Grenoble.
Since joining Nicholas O’Dwyer, Leslie has worked on several drinking water treatment schemes in Ireland and a number of climate resilience projects.
Leslie has a keen focus on sustainability and was recently appointed Functional Lead for Sustainability within the organisation and is in charge of drafting the Nicholas O’Dwyer Sustainability Action Plan and developing systems to track and reduce our impacts from our activities.
“My career progression at Nicholas O’Dwyer over the last 5 years has been a fantastic experience. There is a great team culture within the company, and I learn a lot from my colleagues every day. I feel fully supported in my professional growth toward sustainability with many opportunities being offered.”
Carlos joined Nicholas O’Dwyer in March 2023 as a Graduate Engineer after completing his Master’s degree in Water, Waste & Environmental Engineering at University College Dublin. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City.
Since joining Nicholas O’Dwyer, Carlos has worked on several national and international wastewater projects, including a major Water, Sanitation and Drainage project in Timor Leste. His responsibilities on this project include hydraulic design and modelling, and providing on-site support for surveys related to the project’s design activities.
Carlos has a keen interest in hydraulic design and particularly the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency in design tasks. He is looking forward to continuing to develop his skills through the diverse tasks and challenges that each project presents.
“The company has been an excellent environment for developing my interest and skills in the wastewater treatment sector. The support and encouragement I get from my colleagues has been crucial in helping me take on new tasks and projects, boosting my confidence as an engineer. Additionally, the company’s diverse culture enriches the experience of working in such teams.”
The RSK group is a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business offering bespoke end-to-end solutions to a variety of sectors. Headquartered in the UK but with an established presence throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, RSK helps organisations around the world achieve their business aspirations in a sustainable and efficient manner.
