Consultant, Hydrology

ERM

Hydrology Consultant delivering hydrology, hydrogeology, and water-environment assessments for ERM, a global 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 compliance with UK and Irish water-related legislation. Capable of producing high-quality technical documentation and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Hydrology And Hydrogeology AssessmentsEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GIS Proficiency Including ArcProReport Writing SkillsRenewable Energy Project Experience

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Hard Skills

HydrologyHydrogeologyEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Flood Risk AssessmentData InterpretationHydraulic ModellingPeak Flow EstimationTechnical DocumentationQuality Assurance ProcessesProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent Task ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GISArcProMS Office SuiteSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Water-Related LegislationPlanning PolicyEnvironmental ComplianceRenewables ProjectsOnshore WindElectricity Transmission InfrastructureSolarHydrogen

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 clear, defensible, regulator-ready technical documentation for client and stakeholder decision-making
Apply technical review and quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Collaborate with ecologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate water considerations into project design
Manage technical tasks, meet project deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards across global consulting projects
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 UK-wide water-related legislation, planning policy, local authority planning policy and guidance, and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with Irish water-related legislation, planning policy, local authority planning policy and guidance, and regulatory requirements
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, including 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 contribute to global consulting projects
Collaboration with colleagues worldwide
Career-defining work with positive environmental impact