Senior Hydrogeologist

slihrms; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist for the National Hydrogeology and Geothermal Team. The role provides advanced technical leadership, oversight, and assurance on complex projects nationwide from Ontario locations.

You will lead modelling, review deliverables, and advise clients and regulators while contributing to project scoping, risk assessment, and technical innovation. A licensed P.Geo./P.Eng. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology or related earth-science discipline.
• Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing in Canada.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience.
• Experience with numerical groundwater modelling and/or geothermal systems is a strong asset.
• Ability to author, review, and defend technical deliverables clearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical specialist in hydrogeology and related disciplines.
• Lead and critique conceptual models, investigation programs, dewatering, and modelling approaches.
• Provide senior technical review and QA of deliverables and interpretations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulators.
• Provide input for civil and geotechnical design, permits, EAs, remediation strategies.
• Support proposal development, scoping, planning, and risk identification.

Skills

Senior technical leader

Technical review

Regulatory knowledge

Geothermal systems

Numerical modelling

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology

Master's degree in Hydrogeology

Job description

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 - Toronto, Hamilton, Vaughan, ON.

Your role

• Act as a senior technical specialist/subject matter expert in hydrogeology, groundwater and related disciplines.
• Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models, investigation programs, dewatering, and numerical 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 for civil and geotechnical design, permitting, environmental assessments, remediation strategies, and water resource decision making.
• Contribute to proposal development, project scoping, coordinating and planning, risk identification, and client inquiries from a technical perspective.
• Support technical innovation, service development, and strategic initiatives within the national hydrogeology and geothermal practices.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related earth‑science discipline.
• Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing with the relevant provincial regulatory body in Canada.
• 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.
• Work experience on Metrolinx projects is considered an asset

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 time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
• Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $113,600 - $156,200 annually) (Only Applicable to Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into