Environmental Hydrologist

ATG are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Hydrologist to join a growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, modelling, and management of surface water and groundwater systems for a range of projects across Ireland and internationally.

You will be involved in hydrological modelling, flood risk assessments, catchment studies, environmental impact assessments, and water resource planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydrogeological assessments to support planning and environmental permitting.
• Perform catchment analysis, flood risk modelling (e.g. using HEC-RAS, MIKE, InfoWorks, etc.), and climate resilience assessments.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret hydrometric, meteorological, and GIS data.
• Prepare technical reports including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), and Water Framework Directive compliance reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ecologists, engineers, and planners.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into project proposals and tender documents.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in water resource management.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a hydrology or environmental consultancy role.
• Strong understanding of Irish and EU water and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE SHE/MIKE 11, Flood Modeller, SWMM).
• GIS competency (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) in Hydrology or Water Resources.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership (e.g., CIWEM, Engineers Ireland, IEMA).
• Experience with Python/R or data analysis tools for hydrological data.
• Familiarity with groundwater assessments and hydrogeological mapping.