Hydrogeologist

About the Role

Join WSP's Ground and Water Team in Ireland as a Hydrogeologist, contributing to an industry-leading group specializing in hydrogeology with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth. This role focuses on delivering impactful projects involving hydrogeological data interpretation, conceptual model development, risk assessment, and supporting environmental consultancy works related to contaminated land and landfill management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hydrogeological datasets and create conceptual models interpreting geological and hydrogeological information.
• Develop and maintain hydrogeological conceptual models for various projects.
• Utilize and learn software tools such as ConSim, LandSim, P20, FeFlow, Modflow, and Seep/W for modelling and assessment tasks.
• Execute assigned project activities under guidance from senior colleagues.
• Draft factual and interpretative technical reports with supervision from senior team members.
• Communicate effectively with internal project teams, including managers and directors, to ensure cohesive collaboration.
• Engage in activities including hydrogeological risk assessment, groundwater dewatering and resource evaluation, pumping and yield testing, modeling exercises, borehole prognosis, abstraction, and geothermal projects.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in managing hydrogeological data and preparing evidence-based conceptual models, gained through consultancy or relevant industrial/regulatory backgrounds.
• Proven ability to contribute to the preparation of factual and interpretive reports, demonstrating reporting expertise where possible.
• Familiarity with risk assessment modelling using software like ConSim, RTM, and LandSim.
• Working towards professional chartership within the hydrogeology discipline.
• Strong team player who is motivated and able to collaborate constructively within a technical team environment.
• Background in environmental consulting with hands-on experience in contaminant hydrogeology is advantageous.
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification such as MTech, MSc, or PhD in hydrogeology or related field.

Additional Information

Applicants who do not meet every criterion are still encouraged to apply, as unique skills that add value might be considered.

About WSP

We are a globally recognized engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating sustainable, positive change in communities through innovation and inclusion. Our UK and Ireland team comprises over 11,000 professionals committed to local impact supported by global expertise.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working model allowing two days from home and opportunities for in-office collaboration.
• A culture of inclusivity and belonging, embracing diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including virtual GP services, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and flexible workplace adjustments.
• Flexible working arrangements including "WSP My Hour," which permits daily time for personal activities, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and flexible bank holiday usage.
• Professional development through training, mentorship, and support towards professional chartership.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Support

We encourage applications regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or parental status. As a Disability Confident employer, WSP commits to interviewing all disabled candidates meeting essential criteria and provides workplace accommodations as needed.