Hydrogeologist

Egis Group; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Hydrogeologist to lead hydrogeological impact assessments, oversee groundwater monitoring programs, and analyse key data to inform environmental decisions across Ireland. The role supports projects from planning through on-site supervision, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and industry best practices.

You will collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to tenders, fee proposals, and regulatory submissions while advancing

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in hydrology/hydrogeology.
• Degree at Level 8 or higher in a related field.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognized body.
• Experience with groundwater sampling, drilling supervision or flood risk management desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex groundwater assessments and environmental impact projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU water and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in hydrogeological modelling tools, GIS, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological / hydrogeological impact assessments.
• Collect and analyse water quality and quantity data.
• Develop and manage groundwater monitoring programs.
• Prepare WFD, GWDTE, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to EIARs and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct site visits for technical assessment.
• Prepare factual and interpretative desk studies and site investigation reports, including production of conceptual site models.
• Prepare technical reports and interpret hydrogeological data.
• Undertake and support the design, implementation and interpretation of site investigation data.
• Liaise with clients, local and wider geo‑environmental teams and other disciplines on key projects.
• Project scoping, planning and programming.
• Provide input into tenders and preparation of fee proposals.
• Act as employer’s representative / supervisor on site investigation projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay updated on technological and legislative developments.

Skills

Hydrology & hydrogeology expertise

Data analysis for groundwater

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Chartered or working towards chartered

Education

BSc/MSc in Hydrogeology/Geology/Environmental Science or related

Chartered or working towards chartership

Tools

GIS software

Hydrogeological modelling tools

Job description

Hydrogeologist

The role can be based from any of our main offices in Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, or Castlebar.

In this position you will lead comprehensive impact assessments, oversee innovative groundwater monitoring programs, and analyse critical water quality and quantity data to inform strategic decisions. You will collaborate closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and regulatory bodies to drive projects from planning and tender preparation through to on‑site supervision, ensuring alignment with environmental legislation and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological / hydrogeological impact assessments.
• Collect and analyse water quality and quantity data.
• Develop and manage groundwater monitoring programs.
• Prepare WFD, GWDTE, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to EIARs and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct site visits for technical assessment.
• Prepare factual and interpretative desk studies and site investigation reports, including production of conceptual site models.
• Prepare technical reports and interpret hydrogeological data.
• Undertake and support the design, implementation and interpretation of site investigation data.
• Liaise with clients, local and wider geo‑environmental teams and other disciplines on key projects.
• Project scoping, planning and programming.
• Provide input into tenders and preparation of fee proposals.
• Act as employer’s representative / supervisor on site investigation projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay updated on technological and legislative developments.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in hydrology / hydrogeology.
• Minimum Level 8 BSc/MSc in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., with the Geological Society or CIWEM).
• Experience with groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, or flood risk management desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex groundwater assessments and environmental impact projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU water and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in hydrogeological modelling tools, GIS, and data analysis.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.