Senior Engineer – Hydrogeologist

WSP; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks a senior hydrogeologist to lead physical hydrogeology components across local and international projects. You will mentor the regional team, partner with mining, geotechnical, and geochemistry experts, and ensure deliverables meet client and WSP | Golder standards.

You will develop groundwater strategies for oil & gas and mining projects from exploration through mine closure, with frequent client interaction and potential domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hydrogeology, senior level in consultancy or industry.
• 10+ years in hydrogeology, with oil & gas or mining focus.
• Registered Chartered/Professional Geologist or related body.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical hydrogeology components for projects delivering safely and on time.
• Mentor regional hydrogeology team and collaborate with engineers and geochemists.
• Develop groundwater projects for oil & gas and mining at exploration to closure stages.
• Interact with clients and internal experts; travel may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Hydrogeology or Geology

10+ years hydrogeology experience

Chartered/Professional Geologist

UK hydrogeological experience

Regulatory/academic background

Tools

Groundwater modeling software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety leadership
• Guidance and mentoring of regional physical hydrogeology team
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Hydrogeology and Mining teams
• Lead physical hydrogeology components for local, regional and international consulting projects so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP | Golder's standards
• Deliver leading practice consulting services to internal and external clients
• Establish linkages with other business units to support and enhance service delivery
• Develop groundwater projects for oil and gas and mining projects at various stages of development, ranging from exploration phase through mine closure
• Frequent and active interaction with client, local and regional team of groundwater professionals, and our local experts in groundwater modeling and geochemistry
• Potential for travel domestically and internationally to meet project needs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the field of Hydrogeology (having reached a senior level in consultancy or in any other relevant industrial/utility/regulatory/academic profession).
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Hydrogeology or Geology or a related field
• Over 10 years' experience in the hydrogeology industry, primarily focused in oil and gas and mining sectors.
• Registered Chartered/Professional Geologist or Member of a related professional body is required
• Connected to the local oil and gas and mining business, with active contacts and clientele
• Professional registration / chartered status with a relevant industry body (e.g. Geological Society).
• UK hydrogeological experience essential, international project experience beneficial but not a role requirement.
• Experience providing specialist hydrogeological support to major linear infrastructure scheme projects (road, rail & pipeline developments) covering designs, EIAs and Regulatory Permitting.
• Experience providing specialist hydrogeological support to water resources/environment projects; and/or built development/industry; covering drainage designs, EIAs, Regulatory Permitting and operations (including optimisation/protection).
• Experience in designing/delivering a wide range of complex/challenging hydrogeological investigations.
• Experience managing projects entailing significant groundwater resources, modelling or rising groundwater/mine water components.
• Team player characteristics with a desire to work collaboratively/flexibly both within the UK and internationally.
• Experience of and desire to mentor and develop staff.
• Good communication/reporting skills and a desire to contribute to our business/service development.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

Job Info

• Job Identification 98412
• Posting Date 10/28/2026, 09:04 AM

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