Hydrologist

Position Overview

We invite a qualified and driven Hydrologist to join our expanding water and environment division at Stantec. This role focuses on performing detailed hydrological analyses and providing expert contributions across a variety of infrastructure, water resource, and development initiatives, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Role Description

Joining a well-established and growing environmental team, you'll influence a broad spectrum of projects encompassing infrastructure and sustainable water management at a time of company expansion. You will work alongside specialists from the engineering, environmental, and planning sectors, developing your career and technical expertise.

You will independently manage significant hydrological assessments, engage in prominent projects, and hone your knowledge in flood risk, drainage strategies, and environmental compliance aligned with Irish regulations. Ongoing professional mentoring and development opportunities support your advancement and enhance project management capabilities.

The global scope of the organization offers you access to cutting-edge methodologies, innovative tools, and an expansive professional network, while you stay grounded in local project execution. This opportunity suits hydrologists aiming to deepen their skills and contribute to sustainable water solutions and climate adaptation efforts.

Key Contributions

In this capacity, your expertise guides effective water resource management supporting sustainability and resilience against climate change. Your analyses underpin critical flood risk and drainage planning decisions, positively impacting communities and ecosystems.

Your thorough hydrological evaluations and evidence-based advice assist clients and multidisciplinary teams in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and obtaining project approvals. These efforts help mitigate flood hazards, protect water quality, and encourage responsible development across Ireland.

You will foster stronger cooperation within cross-functional teams by integrating hydrology perspectives that elevate the quality and creativity of projects. Your proactive engagement supports high technical standards, client trust, and continued team growth and recognition.

Candidate Profile

We seek a motivated hydrologist experienced in surface water analysis, data interpretation, and environmental documentation compliant with Irish regulatory frameworks. A solid understanding of flood risk management, drainage design, and relevant legislation is essential. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and report writing abilities are required for both independent and team settings. Commitment to sustainable water stewardship and delivering quality technical outputs is valued.

Technical Competencies

• Conduct hydrological studies including flood risk assessments, drainage impact reviews, and surface water evaluations.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret hydrological and meteorological datasets.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, environmental impact assessment inputs, and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in project definition, coordination, and scheduling activities.

Adaptability and effective workload management in a dynamic environment are expected.

Why Join Our Team

• Inclusive and collaborative culture prioritizing people, fostering a sense of belonging and shared success.
• Recognition as a top employer and sustainable company, with industry-leading professional training and development.
• Support for professional accreditation through career planning and funded memberships.
• A cooperative team atmosphere encouraging career growth and idea sharing.
• Campaigning growth in Ireland with exciting opportunities to contribute and develop.
• Competitive remuneration accompanied by enhanced pension options, flexible leave, private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance benefits.

About Stantec

Stantec, enhancing Ryan Hanley’s legacy, offers dynamic employment across multiple Irish offices including Galway. We specialize in a diverse skill set encompassing water networks, structural engineering, project administration, and more, emphasizing teamwork and professional respect.

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is validated by a silver accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity, reflecting our commitment to an equitable workplace.