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David Cotter

David Cotter

Graduate Engineer / Surveyor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Executive Engineer (Acting) at Cork County Council

  • Education

    • Maria Immaculata Community College, Dunmanway

      2001 - 2007

    • University College Cork

      2011 - 2012
      Masters in Sustainable Energy Renewable Energy Distinction

      Graduated with a Masters degree in Sustainable Energy (Distinction) from University College Cork in 2013. Modules included Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Solar and Geothermal Energy, Hydro and Ocean Energy, Sustainable Energy, and Renewable Energy Systems.Also submitted a minor research thesis titled "Modelling Energy and CO2 Emissions associated with Shipping in Ireland.

    • University College Cork

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Water and Wastewater First Class Honours

      Graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University College Cork in 2011.Final Year Modules included:Traffic and Highways, Computer Aided Design (Reinforced Concrete), Water and Wastewater, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering Systems and Computer Aided Design (Environmental).Submitted a Final Year Project entitled 'Sustainable New Ceram-Concrete with very low Carbon Emissions'.Other Final Year… Show more Graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University College Cork in 2011.Final Year Modules included:Traffic and Highways, Computer Aided Design (Reinforced Concrete), Water and Wastewater, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering Systems and Computer Aided Design (Environmental).Submitted a Final Year Project entitled 'Sustainable New Ceram-Concrete with very low Carbon Emissions'.Other Final Year Projects:Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Ups - Acted as CEO for our company and oversaw the completion of a feasibility study, comprehensive market and financial analysis, leading to a detailed Business Plan.Computer Aided Design (Environmental) - Completed a preliminary report on the design of a new wastewater treatment plant and a water supply scheme for a local town.Computer Aided Design (Reinforced Concrete) - Completed the detailed design using Eurocodes of an Underground Storage Tank and a Cantilever Retaining Wall. Show less

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      2014 - 2017
      Higher Diploma in Engineering Building Information Modelling First Class Honours

  • Experience

    • Cork County Council

      Mar 2013 - Sept 2013
      Graduate Engineer / Surveyor

      Surveyor (Domestic Water Metering Project) - 3 months• Responsible for survey of domestic water connections in the Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ballincollig and Crookstown areas for the Domestic Metering Survey Project.• Ensuring the highest Health and Safety standards are adhered to by preparing safe systems of work plans and performing risk assessments for each site worked on.• Dealing with queries from the public and communicating any issues that arise to the relevant County Council department.• Assisting supervisor in compiling summary reports of surveys carried out in other areas of county Cork using MS Excel.Graduate Engineer (Coastal Management Unit) - 3 months• Responsible for site recording of GPS location and mapping of ringbuoy locations in the county and the development of a co-ordinated inspection/maintenance programme.• Supported the Senior Engineers in carrying out a survey and audit of coastal infrastructure in County Cork.• Assisted in surveying works using total station survey equipment and prepared drawings on AutoCAD for coastal infrastructure works. Show less

    • RPS Europe

      Sept 2013 - Nov 2019

      Design Engineer with the water sector within RPS working on various water mains rehabilitation and water supply schemes. Graduate Engineer with the water sector within RPS working on various water mains rehabilitation and water supply schemes.

      • Senior Project Engineer

        Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

      • Design Engineer

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

      • Graduate Engineer

        Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

    • Cork County Council

      Nov 2019 - now

      Acting Senior Executive Engineer within the water services directorate of Cork County Council as part of the SLA with Irish Water. Currently working in the area of drinking water production in Zone 2 of Cork. Executive Engineer within the water services directorate of Cork County Council. In this role I am responsible for the maintenance of the water supply network in the Carrigaline and Kinsale electoral areas.

      • Senior Executive Engineer (Acting)

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Executive Engineer

        Nov 2019 - May 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer

      Engineers Ireland
      Apr 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman

      Issued by Engineers Ireland - Cork Region - Young Engineers Society on Jun 2016
      Engineers Ireland - Cork Region - Young Engineers SocietyAssociated with David Cotter

    • Vice Chairman

      Issued by Engineers Ireland - Cork Region - Young Engineers Society on Jun 2015
      Engineers Ireland - Cork Region - Young Engineers SocietyAssociated with David Cotter

    • Steps Liaison Officer

      Issued by Engineers Ireland - Cork Region on May 2017
      Engineers Ireland - Cork RegionAssociated with David Cotter