Senior Hydrogeologist – Infrastructure & Groundwater Lead

Douglas Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and laptop provided

Enhanced leave after milestones

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development bonuses

Job summary

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to take a leading technical role within our Geotechnical and Groundwater teams. You will lead hydrogeological investigations, develop groundwater models, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

We value strong project delivery, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and the ability to work across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science or similar, with a hydrogeology focus.
• ~10+ years in consulting/industry with strong project delivery and client management.
• Advanced skills with groundwater modelling tools (MODFLOW, SEEP/W) and conceptual model development.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological investigations from scoping to reporting and client delivery.
• Provide design inputs for major infrastructure projects, including dewatering and groundwater control measures.
• Develop, calibrate and interpret conceptual and numerical groundwater models.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, civil and other design disciplines to develop groundwater design criteria and assess options.
• Direct and review fieldwork including drilling, aquifer testing and groundwater monitoring programs.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to hydrogeologists and junior staff.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and project stakeholders; contribute to business development.

Skills

Project delivery

Client management

Team leadership

Hydrogeology knowledge

Education

Hydrogeology degree

Tools

MODFLOW

SEEP/W

Job description

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to take a leading technical role within our Geotechnical and Groundwater teams. You will lead hydrogeological investigations, develop groundwater models, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

We value strong project delivery, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and the ability to work across major infrastructure projects.