Graduate Hydrogeologist

WGA - Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Work from home

Learning & development

Job summary

WGA is seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join our Water Team in Napier or Christchurch, New Zealand. You will contribute to groundwater and water resource projects, supporting investigations, analysis, modelling, and reporting to deliver sustainable water management outcomes.

The Graduate Program supports your transition from study to professional practice, with mentoring, hands-on fieldwork, and opportunities across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geosciences or closely related field.
• Field experience in groundwater and/or surface water.
• Proficient with Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS; Modflow desirable.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across NZ, Australia, and the Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Collect field monitoring data and hydraulic/pumping tests.
• Interpret geological maps and bore logs for hydrogeological assessments.
• Analyse aquifer test data and support analytical modelling.
• Interpret groundwater level and water quality data using GIS.
• Assist in preparing hydrogeological technical reports.

Skills

Excel

ArcGIS

QGIS

MODFLOW

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

MSc or PhD in Geosciences

Job description

Full time, Permanent

About us:

WGA, an AtkinsRéalis company, is a multidisciplinary engineering and project management consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Combining deep local knowledge with global capability, we connect our clients to an extensive network of engineering specialists, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, defence, resources, and industrial sectors.

With a team of over 800 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business. We offer a collaborative work environment that promotes mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

At WGA, you'll find inspiring career pathways, opportunities to learn from technical specialists, and the support to grow professionally and personally. We offer a range of employee benefits, including industry-leading parental leave, flexible working arrangements, work-from-home opportunities, and learning and development programs designed to help you succeed.

About our approach:

We focus on the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued clients, which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands-on engineering design, environmental sciences and corporate career options, they can have both!

About the Role:

We are seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join our Water Team in Napier or Christchurch, New Zealand. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the WGA+LDE, an AtkinsRéalis Company, working alongside an experienced team on water projects across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

As a Graduate Hydrogeologist, you will contribute to a diverse range of groundwater and water resource projects, supporting investigations, analysis, modelling and reporting activities that help deliver sustainable water management outcomes for our clients.

In partnership with industry leaders, WGA has developed an inclusive and engaging Graduate Program designed to support your transition from study to professional practice. We are interested in hearing from recent graduates and final-year students who are passionate about building a rewarding career in engineering and Environmental sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting and analysing field monitoring data, including undertaking hydraulic and pumping tests.
• Interpreting geological maps, bore logs and lithological data for hydrogeological assessments.
• Analysing aquifer test data to determine hydraulic parameters and support analytical modelling.
• Interpreting groundwater level and water quality data, including using GIS.
• Assisting in the preparation of hydrogeological technical reports.
• Supporting groundwater modelling projects and related investigations.
• Participating in fieldwork programmes and site visits across New Zealand and, where required, Australia and the Pacific.

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• A degree (MSc or PhD) in Geosciences.
• Field experience in groundwater (pumping tests, geological mapping) and/or surface water (flow measurements, tracers tests)
• Key software capabilities including Excel, ArcGIS and/or QGIS, and Modflow are also desirable
• Keen passion for working on forward-looking solutions to water management challenges.
• Strong communication skills, including high-quality technical report writing skills.
• Ideally strong project management skills and ability to interact with our clients to facilitate project delivery and best outcomes.

About working with us:

At WGA, we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and knowledge sharing. We welcome applications from all candidates from all backgrounds. Join us and advance your career while enjoying the unique benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a local team with global reach.

WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer