About the role
As a Senior Hydrologist in the Environmental Department at ORS, you will apply your expertise in hydrological assessment, flood risk analysis, and water-related data interpretation to support sustainable planning and development projects. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust environmental consultancy services, including detailed flood risk and hydrology assessments for planning and compliance purposes. Your role will involve contributing to technical reports, modelling, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects meet regulatory and sustainability standards. ORS's Environmental team delivers high-quality, science-led solutions that help clients navigate complex environmental challenges across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct hydrological and hydrogeological assessments to inform environmental impact assessments, planning applications and compliance documentation.
* Lead the preparation of technical reports, including flood risk assessments (e.g., Stage 1, Stage 2 SSFRA) and water environment chapters for EIARs and other statutory submissions.
* Collect, analyse and interpret hydrometric, meteorological, GIS and modelling data to assess surface water, groundwater and catchment behaviour.
* Undertake fieldwork and hydrological monitoring, coordinate data acquisition, and support the delivery of sustainable drainage and water resource planning solutions.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (ecologists, engineers, planners) and engage with clients, authorities and stakeholders to ensure robust environmental outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Geography, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
* Strong analytical skills with practical experience in hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools, GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), and data analysis.
* Understanding of relevant Irish/EU water and environmental legislation, flood risk assessment methodologies, and environmental impact assessment processes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, teamwork mindset, and commitment to quality technical delivery.
What We Can Offer You
Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.
We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension scheme with matching contributions
* Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
* Work from abroad
* Flexible working hours
* Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
* Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
* Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
* Company and birthday annual leave days
* Death in Service benefit
* Tax saver - travel and bike to work
* Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
* Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy
About ORS
ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.
Don't just take our word for it ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.
* Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
* Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
* Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
* Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
* Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
* Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017
* Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025
* Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work
* Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217
* Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards
Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025
ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.