Hydrologist & Flood Modelling Engineer

Hydrologist & Flood Modelling Engineer

Full‑time, Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 remote days

Location: Options of Limerick, Dublin, Cork

Reports to: Senior Engineer

The Opportunity

PUNCH Consulting Engineers, is seeking a Hydrologist & Flood Modelling Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with a strong interest in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and flood risk assessment. In this role, you will take ownership of smaller-scale projects while contributing to larger, more complex assignments under the guidance of senior engineers. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical outputs and supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments in a design engineering environment.
• Apply industry-standard methodologies, including FSR, FSU, and related approaches.
• Develop and run hydraulic models using software such as TUFLOW, Flood Modeller Pro, MIKE, HEC-RAS, and InfoWorks (1D, 2D, and integrated modelling).
• Utilise GIS tools (e.g. QGIS or equivalent) for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Prepare and contribute to Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessments (up to Stage 3).
• Produce clear, concise, and high-quality technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with national flood risk management guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to environmentally sustainable design solutions.

 Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, or flood risk assessment within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in hydraulic modelling and GIS tools.
• Good understanding of Irish flood risk management guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

What We Offer You

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, the salary band for this role of band of €45,000 to €60,000 depending on experience and location.
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave
• Structured mentoring and career development within a leading engineering consultancy.
• Training and continued professional development CPD
• Active Sports and Social and annual summer outing
• PUNCH Consulting Engineers operates an Integrated Management System (IMS) certified by NQA to:
  • ISO:9001-2015 – Quality Management System
  • ISO:14001-2015 – Environmental Management System
  • ISO45001-2018 – Occupational Health and Safety

Equal opportunity employer
PUNCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

How to apply

Please submit your CV by email to vacancies@punchconsulting.com and quote Hydrologist & Flood Modelling Engineer.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.punchconsulting.com where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at PUNCH.