Junior Groundwater Modeller

WSP Global Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Early Career Groundwater Modeller, where you'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts in the Earth and Environment sector. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, from Environmental Impact Assessments to groundwater supply initiatives. You'll utilize your academic background in hydrogeology and engineering while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. With a commitment to inclusion and a flexible work policy, this company fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career in environmental engineering.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in relevant engineering or geology fields.
• Strong knowledge of physical hydrogeology and Alberta geology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing hydrogeology technical services for various projects.
• Support development of analytical and numerical groundwater models.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering

Specialization in Groundwater Modelling

Tools

GIS Software

Leapfrog

MODFLOW

Groundwater Vistas

FEFLOW

HydroGeoSphere

MIKE SHE

Job description

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, made stronger with the recent acquisition of Golder. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. With Golder now part of our WSP team, we have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Earth and Environment, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert for engineering and environmental projects for our clients across multiple industries. Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding an Early Career Groundwater Modeller to our group. As part of the team in Prairies and North, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our Earth and Environment service offerings through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to highways, to buildings and terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life:

• You’ll assist project managers / technical leads with the execution of a broad range of hydrogeology technical services, which may include involvement in the groundwater components of Environmental Impact Assessments for the oil sands industry, baseline hydrogeological studies, mine dewatering projects, and groundwater supply projects.
• You’ll support in the development and application of analytical and numerical groundwater models as required to support groundwater modelling projects.
• You’ll manage and use data, either collected in the field or provided by clients, to assist with project reporting, which may include: completion of data analysis, borehole logs, data tables, or the analysis and interpretation of model results.
• Assist with the analysis and interpretation of model results and hydrogeological data and preparation of reports.
• Be a self-starter and take ownership of project tasks using your technical knowledge.
• You’ll follow and understand the health and safety policies and procedures of WSP and our clients.
• You’ll take an active role in working with a mentor and other team members to support your individual career progression and growth.
• Work closely with other members of the groundwater modelling team in Calgary as well as the wider WSP groundwater technical community across Canada and around the world in a collaborative environment.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• At a minimum, an undergraduate Degree in Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering or Geology/Hydrogeology. A specialization in groundwater modelling through coursework or undergraduate projects/thesis is preferred.
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical hydrogeology. Knowledge of Alberta geology would be an asset.
• Eligibility to become licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in the Province of Alberta (or equivalent).
• Zero to four years of experience, preferably with mining and/or oil and gas industries.
• Are excited to better understand how hydrogeological data is collected and how this data supports interpretation of the site’s hydrogeological setting.
• Strong computer skills including working with GIS-type software, digital databases, visualization software (Leapfrog), etc.
• Exposure to or experience with industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE) would be an asset.
• Programming experience would be an asset.
• Some practical field experience with physical hydrogeology including borehole logging, monitoring well installation, hydraulic conductivity testing, or water sampling would be an asset.
• Solid organizational skills (prioritization, time management, record keeping, follow up, tracking).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65597
• Locations 237 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4K3, CA
• Posting Date 01/29/2025, 05:24 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.