Hydrologist

Stantec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Medical insurance

Professional development

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

Stantec seeks a motivated Hydrologist to join its growing water and environment team in Ireland. You will lead hydrological assessments, contribute to flood risk management, drainage design, and environmental reporting within Irish regulations, with a clear pathway for career progression and professional development.

You will deliver robust, evidence-based insights to support regulatory approvals, improve water quality, and promote sustainable practices across Ireland while working in a

Qualifications

• Experience in surface water assessments and data analysis.
• Knowledge of FRA and drainage design within Irish regulations.
• Ability to deliver technical reports and EIAR inputs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological assessments including flood risk assessments, drainage impact assessments, and surface water studies.
• Collect, analyze and interpret hydrological and meteorological data.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and environmental submissions, including EIAR inputs and regulatory assessments.
• Contribute to project scoping, planning and programming activities.

Skills

Hydrology

Data analysis

Environmental reporting

Flood risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology / Environment / Civil Engineering

Job description

Opportunity

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Hydrologist to join our growing water and environment team at Stantec. You will play a key role in delivering hydrological assessments and technical inputs across a wide range of infrastructure, water, and development projects, and have excellent opportunities to advance your career in a multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established team during a period of continued expansion. You will take ownership of key hydrological assessments, contribute to high-profile projects, and develop expertise in flood risk management, drainage, and environmental reporting within the Irish regulatory framework. The role offers a clear pathway for career progression, supported by professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to expand technical and project‑management skills.

Your Impact

In this role you will shape how water is managed across projects, ensuring sustainable and resilient development. Your work will inform critical decisions around flood risk, drainage design, and environmental protection, influencing outcomes for communities, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems. By delivering robust assessments and evidence‑based insights you will support clients and project teams in navigating regulatory requirements and achieving successful approvals, reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and promoting sustainable practices across Ireland.

About You

You are a motivated hydrology professional with experience in surface water assessments, data analysis, and environmental reporting within the Irish regulatory context. You possess a solid understanding of flood risk management, drainage design principles, and relevant legislation. Strong analytical, communication and report‑writing skills enable you to work effectively independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. You are enthusiastic about sustainable water management and committed to delivering high‑quality technical outputs that support positive environmental outcomes.

Your Technical Skills

• Undertake hydrological assessments including flood risk assessments (FRA), drainage impact assessments, and surface water studies.
• Collect, analyze and interpret hydrological and meteorological data.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and environmental submissions, including EIAR inputs and regulatory assessments.
• Contribute to project scoping, planning and programming activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and enhanced pension plan.
• Annual leave with the option to purchase or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance.
• Industry‑leading training and development with paid professional subscriptions.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth across Ireland.