Project Hydrogeologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Monthly RDO

Birthday leave day

Caring and bonding leave

Extra annual leave weeks

Novated lease

Employee Assistance Program

Mid-Year team building

Global movement program

Job summary

Geosyntec is seeking a Project Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources Team in Australia. The role involves fieldwork design, groundwater monitoring, data interpretation, and 3D geospatial modelling using Leapfrog and GIS tools.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on mine tailings, water management, and environmental projects across Australia. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in geology or related field, with MSc in hydrogeology preferred, 2+ years consulting experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science/hydrology or related field (required)
• Post graduate MSc or similar in hydrogeology (preferred)
• 2+ years direct consulting experience (required) or graduates with hydrogeology qualifications
• 3-5 years of consulting experience (preferred)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (preferred)
• Experience with fieldwork on remote sites (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (required)
• Ability to handle multiple projects and travel to client facilities as needed

Responsibilities

• Involvement in design and execution of fieldwork programs: drilling supervision, groundwater monitoring and sampling
• Analyze groundwater and geological data critically
• Geospatial analysis using GIS and 3D modelling (Leapfrog)
• Prepare maps, tables, figures, and technical reports
• Produce letters, memoranda, plans and proposals
• Participate in training and professional development

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/earth science

MSc in hydrogeology (preferred)

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

QGIS

Surfer

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 150 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.

Combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our clients in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

Our mission is to help clients succeed by delivering exceptional service and innovative best-value solutions for their emerging issues related to energy, the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources Team. We seek motivated professionals to support our strong and growing project pipeline.

At Geosyntec, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic and professional knowledge to the real world and Tier 1 energy and resource clients, at our offices located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Our projects include:

• Large Storage Facility Design – New, Existing, and Closure Life-cycle phases
• Mine site infrastructure design and water management
• Contaminated site groundwater management and remediation
• Pumped hydroelectric projects
• Mine dewatering assessments
• Civil / construction dewatering assessments
• Water balance studies
• Environmental impact assessments and investigations
• Site groundwater risk reviews and third-party groundwater reviews

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be involved in the design and/or execution of fieldwork programs including:
  • Drilling supervision and geotechnical logging
  • Groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Groundwater well installation and hydraulic testing
  • Pit Lake and Surface Water Sampling
• Critical analysis and assessment of groundwater and geological related data;
• Geospatial and 3D analysis – including GIS and Leapfrog (3D modelling);
• Preparing informative and interpretive maps, tables, and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid and other on-the-job training. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants. Further training to enhance skills on specialist software will also be provided e.g. Leapfrog, SEEPW, GIS, MODFLOW, etc.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science/geochemistry/hydrology or engineering or related field of study (required)
• Post graduate MSc or similar in hydrogeology (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 of direct consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required). However, graduates can be considered if they possess post-graduate Hydrogeology qualifications.
• 3-5 years of consulting experience. (preferred)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (preferred)
• Experience having completed fieldwork, including remote sites. (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in teamwork. (preferred)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting deadlines and budgets, and traveling to client facilities as needed

Highly regarded skills & experience:

• Post graduate MSc or similar in hydrogeology (highly preferred)
• Strong GIS skills - ArcGIS, QGIS, Leapfrog or Surfer (preferred)
• Strong data handling and manipulation skills, and data analysis (preferred)
• Experience assisting with groundwater assessments and site conceptual model development (preferred)
• Fieldwork experience – drilling supervision, logging, testing, sampling, monitoring (preferred)

WE OFFER:

• Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits:
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Monthly RDO
  • Birthday leave day
  • Caring and bonding leave
  • Option to purchase up to 2 additional annual leave weeks per year
  • Novated lease salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Mid-Year Team building and Christmas functions.
  • A positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace
• Global movement program.

Our culture is fundamental to our success and is built on our vision of:

• Maintaining a vibrant, practice-centred business.
• Engage in continuous self-improvement and ongoing reinvention.
• Be highly regarded in core markets for delivering best-value solutions for our clients.
• Create exceptional career opportunities for our people.
• Be true professionals and consummate team players.

Applications open - 3rd August to 6th September

Not meeting all the requirements? Don't let that discourage you from applying. Geosyntec is committed to fostering a diverse workplace built on excellence, strong principles, and integrity. If you're interested and willing to learn in this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply anyway. We’re excited to hear from you.

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