Lead Hydrogeologist / Modeller

AtkinsRéalis; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Hybrid/Remote work

Relocation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Hydrogeologist to join the Global Technology Centre in India. You will lead hydrogeological assessments and groundwater modelling for international projects, develop ground and numerical models, and provide high-quality reports and risk analyses.

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, a relevant postgraduate degree, and strong communication skills. Located near Bengaluru, the role offers hybrid work, potential travel to UK/ME sites, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience for senior/lead role in hydrogeology.
• Experience in environmental assessments and groundwater risk.
• Postgraduate degree in geology, geosciences or water resources.
• Experience interpreting site reports and data visualization.
• Ability to develop 2D/3D conceptual and numerical models.
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological assessments and modelling tasks.
• Develop ground models and analyse monitoring data.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports.
• Conduct risk assessments for soils and waters.
• Coordinate with UK practice and manage travel to sites.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modelling

Data analysis

LEAPFROG

ArcGIS

Surfer

MODFLOW

Field data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in geosciences/earth sciences

Tools

LEAPFROG

SURFER

ArcGIS

AQUTESOLV

MODFLOW

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the worlds' leading engineering design consultancies. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. As a provider of multi-discipline technical services, AtkinsRéalis is committed to design excellence and delivery of excellent solutions which combine innovation, ingenuity, and best practice.

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the worlds' leading engineering design consultancies. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. As a provider of multi-discipline technical services, AtkinsRéalis is committed to design excellence and delivery of excellent solutions which combine innovation, ingenuity, and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Hydrogeologist specialising in hydrogeology, groundwater management or subsurface modelling to join the AtkinsRéalis Global Technology Centre in India. The role involves significant work on UK, ME and other International projects being delivered by the AtkinsRéalis UK Sustainable Land and Resource Management practice across a range of market sectors like Highways, Rail, Tunnels, including the development of Cities, Mass Transit and Energy infrastructure.

Your role

• 10+ years' experience for senior and team lead role.
• Experience in environmental assessment, especially in hydrogeological impact studies, development of ground models, monitoring data analysis, and groundwater risk analysis.
• Post Graduate Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject e.g. geology, geosciences, geochemistry, water resources, environmental science, groundwater and hydrogeology.
• Experience of conducting baseline site assessment, interpreting Site Investigation reports, with experience of multiple data processing and visualization techniques.
• Experiene in developing conceptual site and numerical models (2D and 3D).
• Hands-on experience with data analysis / characterisation / simulation process / data management.
• Ability to interpret and analyse large and complex geology, soil and water data sets and produce well written factual and interpretative reports.
• Skills to conduct generic and detailed quantitative risk assessments for soils and waters.
• Good communication and presentation skills with ability to network and build strong links to the UK practice.
• Knowledge on Regulatory Compliance and Permitting process of UK and ME.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or within a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the project/team/wider team.
• Located near an AtkinsRéalis India office ideally Bengaluru / Mumbai / Pune / Noida / Gurgaon, or willingness for regular travel to visit the team.

About You

• Experience of working for global regions will be preferable either in an excellence centre or in the region.
• Experience in hydrogeological modelling (LEAPFROG), mapping analysis (SURFER, ArcGIS), field pumping data analysis (AQUTESOLV), etc.
• Experience in integrated groundwater modelling (FEFLOW, MODFLOW), water management, constructional dewatering (DC-DW), subsurface drainage design, risk mitigation is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in water balance studies integrating different sectors of hydrogeological cycle.
• Field work experience would be an advance but not essential.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of controlled water (surface water and groundwater), generic risk assessments on environment and human health, and hydrogeological studies conducted in the UK.
• UK industry standards and codes of practice for ground investigations and potentially contaminated sites i.e. CIRIA, 2001, Constructional dewatering CIRIA, C750, A guide to good practice (C552), and have broad understanding of Environmental Protection Act 1990, etc.
• Build excellent network, excellent professional relationships and strong links to the UK practice including utilising good communication and presentation skills.
• Work to high standards, ensuring the right first-time delivery and taking ownership of the self work.
• Check the originated geological, soil - water management analysis and reporting deliverables prior to issuing for review.
• Oringate and check the originated abstraction, construction and other license permitting requirements and technical documents that may be required as part of the project.
• Originate and check hydrogeological factual/interpretive reports including organisation, collation, and assessment of desk-based information as part of Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 ground investigation reports.
• Data management of large data sets of soils and water data using software packages such as R, Power BI, MS-Excel, Statistics.
• Assisting in designing or able to design (then organise) environmental/geo-environmental site investigations, including soil sampling and ground gas / vapour / leachate / groundwater and surface water monitoring / sampling.
• Preparing Method Statements, Specifications and Drawings.
• Scheduling and managing work to acceptable quality, on time and to budget.
• Compliance with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on sites.
• Developing own competence with support from the business on own training and development needs.

Reward & benefits

This Includes

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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.

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