Groundwater Modeller: Advanced Water Resources — Flexible

WSP in Canada

Kelowna

On-site

CAD 73,000 - 108,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Experienced Groundwater Modeller to join our Environmental Management team in British Columbia. You will work with leading hydrogeologists and engineers on projects spanning mining, infrastructure, energy, and environmental assessment.

The role offers opportunities to advance modelling expertise and deliver solutions that support sustainable groundwater management. Candidates should have MSc or PhD in a related field, 4–8 years of modelling experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline with a focus on groundwater modelling.
Approximately 4-8 years of experience applying groundwater modelling in consulting, industry, research, or government environments.
Experience developing and calibrating numerical groundwater models using MODFLOW, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, Seep/W, or equivalent platforms.
Strong understanding of hydrogeological principles, groundwater-surface water interactions, contaminant transport, and aquifer characterization.
Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization tools including ArcGIS, Leapfrog, ParaView, or similar software.
Experience with Python, scripting, database management, or advanced analytical workflows is considered an asset.
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with EGBC.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply conceptual and numerical groundwater flow and transport models to support environmental assessments, permitting, operational water management, and closure planning.
Analyze hydrogeological datasets and integrate field investigation results into defensible modelling frameworks.
Support groundwater supply development, aquifer characterization, dewatering studies, and contaminant hydrogeology assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, mining, geotechnical, and water resources projects.
Interpret modelling results and communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and client discussions.
Contribute to proposal preparation, work planning, and project execution while supporting successful project delivery.
Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge to strengthen modelling capabilities across the team.
Support innovation through the application of emerging modelling, visualization, and data analytics tools.