Hydrologist

The Opportunity

Join Stantec's expanding water and environment division as a skilled Hydrologist, where you'll be central to delivering hydrological evaluations and technical contributions across varied infrastructure, water, and development initiatives. This role offers excellent prospects for career advancement within a multidisciplinary setup.

About the Role

This position invites you to become part of a reputable and expanding team specializing in water and environmental services. You'll be engaged in impactful work on diverse projects related to infrastructure and environmental planning, collaborating with specialists in engineering, environmental science, and urban planning.

Your responsibilities will include taking charge of crucial hydrological evaluations, supporting significant projects while furthering your expertise in flood risk management, drainage engineering, and environmental reporting aligned with Irish regulations. The role supports continuous professional growth, mentorship, and the enhancement of technical and leadership skills.

As a member of a global organization, you will benefit from international best practices, innovative methodologies, and a broad professional network, maintaining strong local influence and project dedication. This opportunity is ideal for professionals aiming to elevate their knowledge of hydrology and contribute to innovative water management and climate resilience solutions.

Your Impact

You will influence how water resources are managed across multiple projects to ensure sustainability and resilience against changing climate conditions. Your analyses will support decision-making processes related to flood prevention, drainage system design, and environmental stewardship, positively affecting communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.

Delivering precise hydrological studies and evidence-based recommendations, you will assist clients and teams in complying with regulatory demands and securing project approvals. Your efforts will facilitate flood mitigation, water quality enhancement, and sustainable development practices nationwide.

Collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams, your hydrology expertise will improve project quality and innovation, helping maintain high standards, foster client trust, and bolster the team's reputation and growth.

About You

You should be an enthusiastic hydrology professional experienced in surface water evaluations, data interpretation, and environmental documentation within the Irish regulatory environment. A strong grasp of flood risk, drainage system concepts, and relevant legislation is essential. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities are required, alongside a proactive and team-oriented work style. A commitment to sustainable water solutions and technical excellence is important.

Core Technical Skills

• Conducting hydrological and flood risk assessments, drainage impact studies, and surface water evaluations.
• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting hydrological and meteorological datasets.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical documentation, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Contributing to project planning, scoping, and scheduling activities.

The role demands adaptability to manage competing priorities effectively while delivering quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• An inclusive and friendly workplace culture valuing everyone’s contributions.
• Recognition as a top employer and leader in sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional development including paid subscriptions and chartership support.
• A collaborative team atmosphere fostering career growth.
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s growth across Ireland.
• Competitive remuneration package with enhanced pension, flexible annual leave options, private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance benefits.

About Stantec

Stantec, formerly Ryan Hanley, operates across multiple Irish locations and offers a dynamic environment for engineers interested in water and wastewater management, infrastructure design, and project administration. The company promotes teamwork and innovation, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, holding a silver Investors in Diversity accreditation.