Intermediate Hydrogeologist

WSP USA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Hydrogeologist to provide hydrogeological assessments and design groundwater flow models. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Geology or Environmental Sciences and 3-4+ years of experience in hydrogeology. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and engaging directly with clients. This role offers a competitive salary range of $74,600 – $102,600 and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable water management strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of applied experience in hydrogeology and groundwater modelling.
• Strong technical foundation in numerical modelling and hydrogeological assessments.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydrogeological assessments for sustainable water management.
• Design conceptual and numerical groundwater flow models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on various projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team technical excellence.
• Engage directly with clients, preparing proposals and presentations.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Hydrogeological assessments

Programming in Python

GIS platforms

Education

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology or Environmental Sciences

Tools

FEFLOW

HydroGeoSphere

MODFLOW

SeepW

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity

Shape the world around you – as part of our highly regarded Environmental Management team in British Columbia, you’ll join one of the largest and most experienced hydrogeology groups in BC and the Yukon. This is your chance to work on projects that matter, from groundwater supply development and protection to contaminant hydrogeology and aquifer characterization.

Your Impact

• Deliver hydrogeological assessments that inform sustainable water management strategies for communities and industries.
• Design and implement conceptual and numerical groundwater flow models to support environmental impact assessments and operational water plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects in mining, oil & gas, aggregates, and beyond.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to building technical excellence within the team.
• Engage directly with clients, preparing proposals and delivering impactful presentations.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in groundwater modelling; or equivalent analytical background.
• 3–4+ years of applied experience in hydrogeology and groundwater modelling, with proficiency in tools such as FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MODFLOW, SeepW.
• Strong technical foundation in numerical modelling and hydrogeological assessments.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist with EGBC.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms, visualization tools (ArcGIS, Leapfrog, ParaView), and programming experience in Python; exposure to AI/machine learning is an asset.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $74,600 – $102,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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