About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager – Hydrologist to support water resource planning, springshed mapping, and recharge zone identification across multiple ecological restoration and climate resilience projects. The selected candidate will play a leading role in hydrological assessments, fieldwork coordination, and strategic planning for water sustainability interventions.

General Roles And Responsibilities

• Design and implement hydrological surveys, watershed assessments, and spring recharge studies.
• Delineate watersheds and springsheds using DEM, slope, drainage, and landform data.
• Monitor spring discharge, seasonal flow variation, and groundwater levels.
• Analyze rainfall-runoff relationships, water balance, and aquifer recharge capacity.
• Identify and recommend site-specific water conservation and recharge structures.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, ecologists, and field teams for integrated landscape planning.
• Train field staff in data collection, QA/QC protocols, and community-based monitoring.




• Liaise with government agencies, community stakeholders, and local institutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations.
• Contribute to policy inputs, funding proposals, and knowledge dissemination.
• Provide technical input for planning spring rejuvenation and agroforestry integration.
• Conduct training sessions on spring monitoring and data interpretation.

Qualifications And Experience

• M.Sc./M.Tech. in Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or Geosciences.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in watershed or spring hydrology.
• Proficiency in field instruments, hydro-modelling tools, and GIS platforms (QGIS/ArcGIS).
• Robust communication and reporting skills.
• Experience working in Himalayan or hilly ecosystems is desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote field conditions.

Apply to: [email protected]

Subject Line: Application for Assistan

📌 Assistant Manager – Hydrologist (India)
🏢 iora ecological solutions
📍 India