Hydrologist

Global Professional Consultants; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced pension and health insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Annual leave purchase scheme

Professional memberships and charter-­

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Hydrologist to join their Water & Environment team across Dublin, Galway, Cork or Castlebar. The role involves hydrological assessments, flood risk analyses and drainage studies on infrastructure and development projects.

You will collect and interpret hydrological and meteorological data, prepare technical reports, support EIARs and planning applications, and contribute to sustainable water management and climate resilience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and flood risk studies.
• Strong understanding of Irish planning, environmental and flood risk guidance.
• Experience with drainage design and surface water management principles.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience within infrastructure, water or environmental projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking hydrological assessments, Flood Risk Assessments and drainage studies.
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting hydrological and meteorological data.
• Preparing technical reports and environmental assessments.
• Supporting EIARs and planning applications with hydrology inputs.
• Assisting with project scoping, planning and programme delivery.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable water management and climate resilience solutions.

Skills

Hydrology data analysis

Flood risk assessments

Drainage design principles

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Hydrology or related discipline

Job description

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Hydrologist to join their growing Water & Environment team in Dublin, Galway, Cork or Castlebar.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Hydrologist looking to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, water and development projects while developing their expertise in flood risk management, drainage design and sustainable water management.

Projects:

• Flood Risk Assessments for major infrastructure and development projects
• Water and wastewater infrastructure schemes (€5M – €250M+)
• Renewable energy developments including wind, solar and energy infrastructure
• Strategic Infrastructure Developments (SID)
• Surface water management and drainage projects
• Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and planning applications

Role:

• Undertaking hydrological assessments, Flood Risk Assessments and drainage studies
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting hydrological and meteorological data
• Preparing technical reports and environmental assessments
• Supporting EIARs and planning applications with hydrology inputs
• Assisting with project scoping, planning and programme delivery
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable water management and climate resilience solutions

Requirements:

• Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and flood risk studies
• Strong understanding of Irish planning, environmental and flood risk guidance
• Experience with drainage design and surface water management principles
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience within infrastructure, water or environmental projects is advantageous

Salary & Benefits:

• €50,000 – €60,000 DOE + benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced pension scheme + Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Paid professional memberships and chartership support