Hydrologist

Are you a talented Hydrologist with a passion for sustainable water management?

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Hydrologist to join our growing water and environment team at Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec. You will play a key role in delivering hydrological assessments and technical inputs across a wide range of infrastructure, water, and development projects, with excellent opportunities to develop your career within a multidisciplinary environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking hydrological assessments including flood risk assessments (FRA), drainage impact assessments, and surface water studies.

• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting hydrological and meteorological data.

• Supporting the preparation of technical reports and environmental submissions, including EIAR inputs and regulatory assessments.

• Contributing to project scoping, planning, and programming activities.

• Undertaking site visits and fieldwork for data collection and technical assessment.

• Liaising with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Supporting tender submissions and preparation of fee proposals.

About You

You are a motivated hydrology professional with experience in surface water assessments, data analysis, and environmental reporting within the Irish regulatory context. You have a solid understanding of flood risk management, drainage design principles, and relevant legislation and guidance. With strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, you work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. You are enthusiastic about sustainable water management and committed to delivering high-quality technical outputs that support positive environmental outcomes.

 Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Access to excellent professional growth, training, and career development opportunities.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Flexibility to be based in our Dublin, Galway, Cork, or Castlebar offices.

• The opportunity to work on impactful projects that are making a real difference across Ireland.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re starting out on your engineering career or are looking for a fresh challenge, Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is a great career move.

Based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork, we are actively recruiting for team players with experience in any of the following areas – water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration.

You’ll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry.

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, offers a great working environment amongst friendly professionals with an emphasis on teamwork. It’s a company where your ideas and opinions will be valued and your efforts recognised and rewarded.

We have been awarded the silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for our commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.