Groundwater Modeling & Environmental Data Consultant

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

Professional development & training

Competitive compensation and benefits

International team environment

Impactful projects across Europe

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Groundwater Modeling & Environmental Data Management Consultant to contribute to European projects by applying groundwater modeling, hydrogeology, and data management expertise.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across industrial, infrastructure, energy, and public-sector sectors, delivering robust models, data pipelines, and regulatory-compliant reports while advancing sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in hydrogeology, geosciences, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in groundwater modeling, hydrogeological assessments, environmental data management, or related field.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, or similar tools.
• Strong skills in environmental data analysis and management.
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with environmental databases, data visualization, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and interpret groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Manage, analyze, and validate hydrogeological and environmental datasets.
• Support site investigations, remediation projects, and groundwater assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, model documentation, and client deliverables.
• Integrate environmental monitoring data into databases and visualization tools.
• Collaborate with technical specialists in hydrogeology, remediation, risk assessment, and environmental engineering.
• Support client presentations and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Groundwater modeling

Hydrogeology

Data management

Data analysis

German language

English language

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Hydrogeology/Geosciences/Environmental Engineering/Water Resources/Environmental Science

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Visual MODFLOW

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Shape Sustainable Solutions Through Data and Science We are seeking a talented Groundwater Modeling & Environmental Data Management Consultant to join our growing environmental consulting team. In this role, you will contribute to complex environmental and water resource projects by applying your expertise in groundwater modeling, hydrogeology, and environmental data management to help clients address regulatory, operational, and sustainability challenges. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will support projects across industrial, infrastructure, energy, and public-sector clients throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and interpret groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Manage, analyze, and validate hydrogeological and environmental datasets.
• Support site investigations, remediation projects, and groundwater assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, model documentation, and client deliverables.
• Integrate environmental monitoring data into databases and visualization tools.
• Collaborate with technical specialists in hydrogeology, remediation, risk assessment, and environmental engineering.
• Support client presentations and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in groundwater modeling, hydrogeological assessments, environmental data management, or a related field.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, or similar tools.
• Strong skills in environmental data analysis and management.
• Experience working with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with environmental databases, data visualization, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience supporting contaminated site investigations and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of European groundwater and environmental regulations.
• Experience with programming or scripting tools such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Understanding of environmental monitoring programs and data governance practices.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful environmental projects across Europe.
• Collaboration with leading experts in hydrogeology, remediation, and environmental consulting.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and international team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging.

Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service.

We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists.

We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.