Hydrogeologist (All Levels)

Piteau Associates Engineering; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piteau Associates Engineering is seeking Hydrogeologists at all levels to join their team in North Vancouver. The role offers exposure to various projects including environmental assessments and groundwater monitoring, with a competitive salary and career development opportunities. Candidates are expected to have relevant degrees and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Extended healthcare and dental

Career development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge resources

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in geological engineering or related fields.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Previous relevant geotechnical or hydrogeological consulting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and providing technical guidance related to borehole logging and groundwater monitoring.
• Assessment and mitigation of environmental impacts for mining operations.
• Development of groundwater monitoring programs for mines and contaminated sites.

Skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate or advanced degree in geological engineering or geosciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS / QGIS

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Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

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Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

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Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.

Skills And Responsibilities

• Piteau is seeking Hydrogeologists at all experience levels to take on challenging roles in its American operations. We offer the opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals and exposure to a wide range of projects including :
• Pit slope depressurization and pit dewatering design for open pit mines at all stages of development
• Interpretation and analysis of hydrogeological monitoring and characterization data
• Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations
• Overseeing and providing technical guidance related to borehole logging, installation, and maintenance of groundwater wells, hydraulic well testing and surface and groundwater sampling
• Development and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs for mines, landfills, and contaminated sites
• Groundwater assessments in support of water supply, waste disposal, and regulatory compliance
• Advanced data analysis using 3-D numerical flow and contaminant transport models
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and 3-D visualization software
• Pumping and monitoring well design and construction
• Regional aquifer assessments
• Managing work schedules, controlling budgets while working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Report writing and presentation skills

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates possessing some or all of the following qualifications and experience :

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in geological engineering or geosciences from a recognized university, or a related field with coursework and / or research in hydrogeology
• Registration as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. or eligibility for registration as an E.I.T. or G.I.T. in Canada
• Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and report writing skills
• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations
• Previous relevant geotechnical or hydrogeological consulting and design experience in open pit mines would be considered an asset
• Experience with commercial computer software including Microsoft Excel and Access, ArcGIS / QGIS, and various groundwater analysis and modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, MODFLOW, FeFlow)
• Applicants for intermediate to principal level positions should include relevant career experience detailed in their resume
• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations"

Why Join Piteau?

• A competitive salary of $70000 - $120000 (depending position) with extended healthcare, dental, etc.
• Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders
• Cutting edge resources
• Ability to see projects from cradle to grave
• Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity
• Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to [emailprotected] .

Additional Information

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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