Senior Hydrogeologist - Groundwater & Water Resource Lead

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead critical water resource management projects in the East London, Eastern Cape region. You will conduct detailed hydrogeological investigations, develop groundwater models, and provide expert advice on sustainable water utilization and protection.

You will manage investigations for groundwater supply, contamination assessments, and integrated water resource plans across municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors, while mentoring staff

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive hydrogeology experience focused on water resource assessment and management.
• Experience with groundwater modelling software (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) and GIS.
• Proven experience in aquifer testing and interpretation of hydrogeological data.
• Strong understanding of water quality issues, contaminant transport, and remediation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Project management and client communication abilities.
• Experience in East London, Eastern Cape or similar coastal environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct hydrogeological investigations including aquifer testing and water quality sampling.
• Develop, calibrate, and use groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Assess groundwater availability, vulnerability, and recharge potential.
• Delineate contamination plumes and develop remediation strategies.
• Provide input for water resource management plans and EIAs.
• Manage projects: scope, budgeting, scheduling, and client liaison.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor junior hydrogeologists and field staff.
• Ensure compliance with water resource regulations in East London.

Skills

Groundwater modeling

GIS

Data analysis

Project management

Technical reporting

Education

Master's or PhD in Hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead critical water resource management projects in the East London, Eastern Cape region. You will conduct detailed hydrogeological investigations, develop groundwater models, and provide expert advice on sustainable water utilization and protection.

You will manage investigations for groundwater supply, contamination assessments, and integrated water resource plans across municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors, while mentoring staff