Hydrology Consultant

ERM

Hydrology Consultant delivering hydrology, hydrogeology, and water environment assessments for ERM’s sustainability consultancy. Supporting renewable energy and infrastructure planning, permitting, and environmental compliance projects.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeNew Delhi • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrology and hydrogeology assessments, with a strong focus on environmental impact assessments (EIA) and regulatory compliance. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical documentation and manage multiple projects effectively.

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Hydrology And Hydrogeology AssessmentsEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GIS (ArcPro) For Spatial AnalysisReport Writing SkillsWater-Related Legislation Familiarity

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Hard Skills

HydrologyHydrogeologyFlood Risk AssessmentsData InterpretationHydraulic ModellingTechnical DocumentationEnvironmental ComplianceProject ManagementBaseline Data CollectionPeak Flow Estimation

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent Task ManagementAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Renewable Energy ProjectsOnshore WindElectricity Transmission InfrastructureSolarHydrogenPlanning PolicyLocal Authority GuidanceRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver hydrology and hydrogeology assessments, reports, and technical appendices for planning, permitting, and environmental compliance
Identify and assess water-related impacts and risks for renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Produce regulator-ready technical documentation for client and stakeholder decision-making
Apply technical review and quality assurance processes for accuracy, consistency, and legislative compliance
Collaborate with ecologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate water environment considerations into project design
Manage technical tasks, meet project deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards
Write hydrology and hydrogeology EIA chapters and associated technical appendices
Support scoping and baseline data collection for surface water and groundwater
Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams
Prepare documentation for planning and permitting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in hydrology or a related discipline
Excellent report writing skills
Experience delivering hydrology and hydrogeology environmental impact assessment (EIA) chapters and associated technical studies
Familiarity with water-related legislation, planning policy, local authority planning policy and guidance, and regulatory requirements across Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland
Demonstrated experience in renewables projects, including onshore wind, electricity transmission infrastructure, solar, and hydrogen
Knowledge of planning and environmental requirements
Strong data interpretation skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience writing flood risk assessments, including peak flow estimation using appropriate UK methodologies and hydraulic modelling
Experience using GIS (ArcPro) for spatial analysis, mapping, and surface water modelling
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and SharePoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing development across technical, business, and personal growth subject areas
Opportunities to work on career-defining sustainability projects
Collaboration with colleagues worldwide and global client projects