Hydrogeologist

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Policy

Salary package 80,000–120,000 AUD

Income protection insurance

Parental and volunteer leave

Novated leasing

Additional annual leave option

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. is expanding its Perth-based geoscience team and seeking a Hydrogeologist at an early career stage to gain hands‑on experience across resources, water, dams and civil infrastructure projects.

You will work with senior hydrogeologists and engineers, participating in field and office activities, and you’ll have opportunities for mentoring, travel, and professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Geoscience.
• Ideally 2–4 years of professional hydrogeology experience.
• Fieldwork including drilling supervision, logging, groundwater sampling, hydraulic testing.
• Office tasks: groundwater data analysis, bore log compilation, hydrographs interpretation, report contributions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness to develop technical writing.
• Interest in resource and infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and occasional international travel.
• Proactive, good time management, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist hydrogeological investigations and assessments.
• Field data collection and interpretation.
• Site investigation planning and coordination.
• Development of aquifer conceptual models.
• Contribution to technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in field programs including drilling supervision and sampling.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage site activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Geoscience

Tools

Fieldwork tools

Job description

KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future. We bring this to life through practical, risk-informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we build trusted relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

We are growing a thriving Perth-based geoscience team and are seeking a Hydrogeologist who is keen to build strong technical foundations while working on impactful projects across the resources, water, dams, and civil infrastructure sectors.

This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their hydrogeology career who is looking for hands‑on experience, mentoring from senior professionals, and exposure to large-scale, technically diverse projects.

Who We’re Looking For

As a Hydrogeologist at KCB, you will work as part of an experienced and supportive hydrogeology team on large-scale resource and infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally. You will gain exposure across both field and office‑based hydrogeology, with opportunities to progressively build responsibility as your capability grows.

You will work closely with senior hydrogeologists, engineers, and geoscientists, contributing to high‑quality technical outcomes while continuing to develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Assist with hydrogeological investigations and assessments, including:
• Field data collection and interpretation
• Site investigation planning and coordination
• Development of aquifer conceptual models
• Contribution to technical reports and documentation
• Participate in field programs, including:
• Drilling and aquifer testing supervision
• Groundwater and surface water sampling
• Bore construction and completion
• Contractor and site coordination
• Field mapping and data validation
• Learn from and collaborate with experienced hydrogeologists and multidisciplinary teams across a variety of projects.
• Support broader geoscience, engineering, and environmental studies as required.
• Build strong relationships with project managers, clients, and regulators, with guidance and mentoring.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Geoscience (Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but not essential).
• Ideally 2-4 years of professional experience in hydrogeology or related geoscience roles, including:
• Fieldwork (e.g. drilling supervision, logging, groundwater sampling, hydraulic testing)
• Office-based tasks such as groundwater data analysis, bore log compilation, hydrographs, aquifer test interpretation, and report contribution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to continue developing technical writing capability.
• Interest in working on resource and infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and occasional international travel for field assignments.
• A proactive attitude, good time management, and a desire to learn.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package: $80,000 - $120,000 dependent on experience
• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave: up to 15 additional days
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.

About Us

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.