Lead Groundwater Scientist - Sustainable Water & Impact

jobr.pro; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in Ireland is seeking a capable hydrologist/hydrogeologist to lead groundwater assessments and monitoring programs, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and project goals. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to plan, tender, supervise on-site work and deliver robust technical outputs.

The role focuses on site investigations, data analysis, and reporting to support EIARs, WFD and regulatory submissions while advancing sustainable water resource

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Preparation of 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
• Liaison with clients, local and wider geo-environmental team and other disciplines on key projects.
• Project scoping, planning and programming
• Input into tenders and preparation of fee proposals
• Undertake role of employer’s representative / Supervisor on site investigation projects

Skills

Hydrology expertise

Hydrogeology experience

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

BSc/MSc in Hydrogeology/Geology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Hydrogeological modelling tools

Job description

Egis in Ireland is seeking a capable hydrologist/hydrogeologist to lead groundwater assessments and monitoring programs, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and project goals. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to plan, tender, supervise on-site work and deliver robust technical outputs.

The role focuses on site investigations, data analysis, and reporting to support EIARs, WFD and regulatory submissions while advancing sustainable water resource