Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Dublin is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies across renewables, infrastructure and built environment sectors.

You will work with TUFLOW (ESTRY) and Flood Modeller, deliver projects from planning through detailed design, mentor junior modellers and engage with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering hydraulic modelling projects in Ireland and/or the UK.
• Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong TUFLOW (ESTRY) and Flood Modeller experience required.
• GIS capability and knowledge of planning guidelines/standards in Ireland.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership is required.
• Full driving licence valid in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies for projects.
• Work with TUFLOW (ESTRY) and Flood Modeller for modelling outputs.
• Mentor and develop less experienced modellers on the team.
• Deliver projects from planning through to detailed design.
• Manage projects, clients and key stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and present modelling findings.
• Contribute to proposals and wider project opportunities.
• Occasional site visits across Ireland and the UK.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

Project management

Chartered status

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Chartered status or in progress

Tools

TUFLOW (ESTRY)

Flood Modeller

GIS software

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Dublin
€55,000 – €65,000 + Benefits

Built strong hydraulic modelling experience and ready to take the lead on more complex projects while staying close to the technical work?

This Dublin role combines hands‑on modelling with greater responsibility for project delivery, technical review and clients. You’ll work on flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects across renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Leading hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies


• Working with TUFLOW, including ESTRY, and Flood Modeller


• Technically reviewing modelling work and outputs


• Delivering projects from planning through to detailed design


• Managing projects, clients and key stakeholders


• Preparing technical reports and presenting modelling findings


• Supporting and mentoring less experienced modellers


• Contributing to proposals and wider project opportunities


• Occasional site visits across Ireland and the UK

You’ll also gain exposure to water quality, sediment transport and major green energy infrastructure projects, working alongside specialists across environmental, planning and engineering disciplines.

About You

You’ll ideally have 5+ years’ experience delivering hydraulic modelling projects within Ireland and/or the UK, backed by a degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.

You’ll need strong TUFLOW, including ESTRY, and Flood Modeller experience, alongside GIS capability and knowledge of Flood Planning Guidelines and relevant Irish hydraulic modelling standards.

You’ll also bring project management and stakeholder experience, strong technical reporting skills and the ability to support less experienced team members.

Chartered status, or actively working towards Chartership, is required, together with a full driving licence valid in Ireland.

The package includes €55,000 – €65,000

• discretionary bonus


• pension


• private medical insurance


• 25 days’ annual leave

Hybrid, flexible and remote working options are available, alongside structured career development and support towards Chartership.