GIS & Hydrology Associate

Company: GuruJal (An Initiative of Abhipsa Foundation)
Location: Gurugram, Haryana (Field Visits as Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–3 Years
Salary: As per industry standards

About GuruJal

GuruJal, an initiative of Abhipsa Foundation, is dedicated to achieving water neutrality through innovative, participatory, and hyperlocal groundwater recharge and water management solutions. With over 100 rejuvenated ponds, 700+ rainwater harvesting structures, and 827 million litres of annual groundwater recharge, we are working to make India water secure.

We are seeking a motivated GIS & Hydrology Associate to support geospatial analysis, hydrological assessments, watershed planning, and monitoring of water conservation and restoration projects.

Job Summary

The GIS & Hydrology Associate will be responsible for GIS mapping, spatial analysis, hydrological assessments, field surveys, data management, and technical reporting. The role involves working closely with project teams to support evidence-based planning and implementation of water security and climate resilience initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesGIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis

• Prepare GIS maps for waterbodies, catchments, drainage networks, recharge zones, land use, land cover, slopes, and intervention sites.
• Conduct watershed, micro-watershed, drainage, and flow path analysis using satellite imagery, DEMs, and field survey data.
• Develop spatial databases and maintain GIS datasets for project planning and monitoring.
• Support mapping for waterbody restoration, stormwater management, groundwater recharge, and nature-based solutions.

Hydrological Assessment

• Conduct hydrological analysis for ponds, lakes, wetlands, drains, and catchments.
• Estimate runoff, water balance, recharge potential, catchment yield, and storage capacity.
• Support assessment of flooding, waterlogging, drainage challenges, and groundwater recharge opportunities.
• Provide technical inputs for recharge structures, wetlands, rain gardens, bioswales, and other sustainable water interventions.

Field Surveys & Data Collection

• Conduct site visits, GPS mapping, ground-truthing, and field verification of GIS outputs.
• Collect data on waterbodies, catchments, land use, drainage systems, and environmental conditions.
• Support drone surveys, topographic surveys, and bathymetric assessments where required.
• Coordinate with field teams, consultants, government stakeholders, and community members.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse geospatial and hydrological data to support project planning and decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, dashboards, survey summaries, and project documentation.
• Support preparation of DPRs, concept notes, project proposals, monitoring reports, and CSR presentations.
• Develop map-based evidence and impact documentation for project reporting.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop GIS-based monitoring systems and dashboards.
• Track project progress, waterbody restoration outcomes, recharge impacts, and environmental improvements.
• Support development of indicators for water storage, recharge, flood mitigation, ecological restoration, and community benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in GIS, hydrology, watershed management, water resource planning, environmental planning, or related fields.
• Experience with NGOs, CSR projects, consulting firms, government programs, or research institutions will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Strong understanding of Remote Sensing and satellite imagery analysis.
• Experience using DEM data for watershed, drainage, slope, and flow accumulation analysis.
• Knowledge of hydrology, runoff estimation, groundwater recharge, water balance, and drainage systems.
• Experience with GPS-based field data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, Google Earth, Google Maps, or similar platforms.
• Ability to create accurate, high-quality, and visually effective maps.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and reporting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Google Earth Engine, Python, R, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT, MIKE, or similar modelling tools.
• Knowledge of urban stormwater management, waterbody restoration, groundwater recharge, and nature-based solutions.
• Experience in drone data interpretation, contour mapping, bathymetry, and topographic surveys.
• Familiarity with government datasets, revenue maps, master plans, and drainage plans.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful water security and climate resilience projects.
• Exposure to collaborations with government agencies, CSR partners, consultants, and research institutions.
• Professional growth in a mission-driven organization.
• Hands-on experience at the intersection of GIS, hydrology, environmental planning, and field implementation.
• Meaningful contribution toward sustainable water management and environmental conservation.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about geospatial technology, hydrology, and creating sustainable water solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to make India water secure.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Experience: 2–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person