Senior Hydrogeologist

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist in Calgary, AB, to provide advanced technical leadership and oversight on complex projects across Canada. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Hydrogeology or a related field, with 15-20+ years of relevant consulting experience.

In this role, you will lead hydrogeological investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support client discussions. The position offers competitive compensation and a flexible hybrid working culture, promoting work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically 15–20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience.
• Experience with numerical groundwater modelling and/or geothermal systems is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to author, review, and defend high-quality technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical specialist/subject matter expert in hydrogeology.
• Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models and investigation programs.
• Provide senior technical review and quality assurance of hydrogeology deliverables.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to project managers and clients.
• Support technical innovation and service development.

Skills

Hydrogeology consulting

Numerical groundwater modelling

Geothermal systems

Communication of complex concepts

Knowledge of groundwater regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or related

Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)

Job description

Overview

Our National Hydrogeology and Geothermal Team specialize in groundwater characterization, numerical groundwater modelling, groundwater resource assessment and impact analysis, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal potential assessment, thermal response testing, and geothermal system design. We support a wide range of sectors across AtkinsRéalis, including transportation, infrastructure, water, defence, mining, industrial, nuclear, and power & renewables.

We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to operate on the senior technical career track, providing advanced technical leadership, oversight, and assurance on complex projects nationally. This role is intended for a highly experienced professional recognized internally and externally for technical judgement, regulatory credibility, and scientific excellence, without formal line management accountability.

Location - Calgary, AB

Your role

• Act as a senior technical specialist/subjectmatter expert in hydrogeology and related disciplines.
• Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models, investigation programs, and numerical groundwater modelling approaches to ensure alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations.
• Provide senior technical review and quality assurance of hydrogeology deliverables, methodologies, and interpretations.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulators.
• Provide senior technical input to permitting, environmental assessments, remediation strategies, and waterresource decisionmaking.
• Contribute to project scoping, risk identification, proposal development, and client discussions from a technical leadership perspective.
• Support technical innovation, service development, and strategic initiatives within the national hydrogeology and geothermal practices.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous timeoff policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related earthscience discipline.
• Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing with the relevant provincial regulatory body in Canada.
• Typically 15–20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience, with demonstrated senior technical advisor responsibilities. Experience with numerical groundwater modelling and/or geothermal systems is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to author, review, and defend high-quality technical deliverables and clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal groundwater, water resources, and environmental regulations.