Eileen Mc Carthy
About Eileen Mc Carthy
Eileen Mc Carthy is a Director at Arup in Galway, Ireland, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in project management and consulting.
Current Role as Director at Arup
Eileen Mc Carthy is currently serving as a Director at Arup in Galway, Ireland. She started this position in 2020. Her work involves overseeing various projects and ensuring the effective delivery of engineering solutions. This role builds on her extensive experience within the company, as she previously held several significant positions.
Former Associate Director at Arup
Before her current role, Eileen Mc Carthy was the Associate Director at Arup in Galway from 2014 to 2020. During her six-year tenure, she was responsible for assisting in the strategies and operations of the engineering division. This position allowed her to leverage her extensive expertise in managing key projects and mentored younger engineers.
Previous Role at URS
Eileen Mc Carthy worked as a Project Manager for Highways at URS in Richmond, Virginia, from 1995 to 2000. In this role, she managed highway infrastructure projects, ensuring they met both client needs and regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities included project planning, coordination, and execution.
Education Background in Engineering
Eileen Mc Carthy studied Engineering at University College Cork, earning a B.Eng. with First Class Honors from 1983 to 1987. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and practices. This background has been crucial in shaping her expertise and approach to the various roles she has held throughout her career.
Early Career at Sir William Halcrow & Partners
Early in her career, Eileen Mc Carthy worked as a Civil Engineer focusing on Water and Wastewater projects at Sir William Halcrow & Partners in England from 1987 to 1992. This five-year period involved working on infrastructure projects related to water supply and wastewater management, solidifying her technical skills and project management capabilities.