Environmental Hydrogeologist

KGS Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

KGS Group is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm delivering hydrogeology projects across North America. This Environmental Hydrogeologist role involves developing plans, leading field investigations, and delivering high-quality reports while coordinating with teams across offices.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hydrogeology experience, post-graduate degrees, and potential registration as a professional engineer or geoscientist.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical hydrogeology experience required.
• Post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology/Geology is desirable.
• Preference for registration as a professional engineer or geoscientist in multiple provinces.
• Experience with consulting projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver hydrogeology projects from proposal to final delivery.
• Provide technical input and guidance on proposals, field plans, designs, and reports.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-office teams.
• Travel to project sites as required and interact with local and regional teams.
• Ensure quality planning, execution, and documentation of hydrogeology work.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology/Geology

Tools

FEFLOW

Visual MODFLOW

AQTESOLV

AQUACHEM

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Hydrogeologist

Department: Environmental

Job Location: Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg

Req Id: 637

Posting Start Date: 9/23/26

Job Description

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

In this role you will have a key role in developing and delivering hydrogeology projects from the proposal stage through final delivery. Working directly with all levels of environmental staff, from field teams to other Project Managers, Senior Staff, and Department Management as required, you will participate in design, day-to-day project work, take on project management responsibilities and provide technical input and guidance on proposals, field investigation plans, system designs, tender document preparation, contract administration, and troubleshooting. You will serve as a technical resource to ensure quality planning, execution, and documentation for hydrogeology work, sometimes collaborating with teams from multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, design and control of groundwater systems related to groundwater supply, geothermal, contaminant assessment remediation, hydrogeochemistry and construction dewatering/depressurization
• Executing multiple hydrogeological projects from the proposal stage through completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving environmental, solid waste, geotechnical, flood control and hydroelectric sectors
• Support physical hydrogeology components for local and regional projects, including technical contributions and preparation of reports
• Frequent and active interaction with local and regional teams of groundwater professionals
• Travel to project sites as needed depending on project/client requirements
• Working collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensuring that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met
• Collaborating with and mentoring junior staff

About You

• 5+ years of technical experience
• A post-graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in Hydrogeology/Geology, or a related field, is desirable
• Preference to be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and/or Calgary, as well as other Canadian provinces
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Strong organization and planning skills; strong data analysis and technical writing skills. Ability to present information concisely and clearly. Focus on quality and technical excellence
• Candidate must have prior pertinent experience working collaboratively and co-operatively with team members
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional career development
• Experience with well test analyses in a variety of applications and geological settings using industry-standard software including FEFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, AQTESOLV, and AQUACHEM
• Experience with hydrogeological projects surrounding mining operations, such as aquifer depressurization and dewatering, injection and disposal and mine pit inflows is an asset
• Experience with groundwater monitoring programs for regulatory purposes, large-scale environmental impact assessments, and well licencing applications is an asset
• Previous field experience involving hydrogeological assessments, including drilling, hydraulic testing and design for applications such as well field layout and optimization is an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous clients is an asset
• Ability to travel to sites as needed
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks

• KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.