Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer (Dublin, Cork or Limerick) | €45,000 - €60,000

Our client is one of Ireland's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the transportation, water, environmental, commercial and public sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Hydrologist / Flood Modelling Engineer to join their expanding Water & Environment team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, combining technical flood modelling, hydraulic analysis and sustainable infrastructure design while benefiting from structured mentoring, hybrid working and genuine long-term career progression.

Why this opportunity?

• Join one of Ireland's most respected engineering consultancies with an established reputation in infrastructure and environmental engineering.
• Work across a varied portfolio including flood risk, drainage and sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• Structured technical mentoring and clear career development pathway.
• Opportunity to develop expertise alongside highly experienced hydrologists and civil engineers.

Your new role as Hydrologist / Flood Modelling Engineer
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute to the delivery of flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects for both public and private sector clients across Ireland.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking hydrological and hydraulic assessments for a broad range of infrastructure and development projects.
• Developing 1D and 2D hydraulic models using industry-standard software.
• Preparing Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessments (including Stage 3 assessments).
• Applying FSR, FSU and other recognised hydrological methodologies.
• Producing high-quality technical reports and supporting project documentation.
• Using GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping and flood modelling.
• Working closely with civil, environmental and transportation engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with Irish flood risk guidance and relevant legislation.

What you'll need to succeed as a Hydrologist / Flood Modelling Engineer

Technical

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling or flood risk assessment within an engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience using software such as:
  • TUFLOW, Flood Modeller Pro, MIKE, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks
• GIS experience using QGIS or similar software.
• Strong understanding of Irish flood risk management guidance and regulatory requirements.

Personal

• Excellent written report writing skills.
• Strong organisational and time management ability.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for sustainable engineering and continuous professional development.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of €45,000 - €60,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Company pension.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Structured mentoring and professional development.
• Ongoing CPD support.
• Active social committee and company events.
• Opportunity to work for one of Ireland's leading engineering consultancies on nationally significant projects.

If you're looking to develop your career within flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling while working on high-profile engineering projects across Ireland, we'd be delighted to arrange a confidential discussion. Contact Brian Mitchell today to find out more.