Hydrogeologist - Groundwater Modeler

SLR Consulting•Vancouver, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver services through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Hydrogeologist - Groundwater Modeler, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Success in this complex, multi-faceted role will depend on your demonstrated skills and depth of experience in mentorship, business development, and client service, as well as your technical mastery of the field. The successful applicant will join a team of senior hydrogeologists that supports mining companies worldwide in managing mine water issues, including mine de-watering, groundwater impact assessment, seepage control and mitigation. You will be responsible for contributing to hydrogeological projects in Canada and abroad (Australia, Central and South America) and will work closely with our team of groundwater modelers. This is a challenging position and will require a well-rounded individual with a willingness to learn, improve technical abilities, and work independently. You will be required to travel to our domestic or international project sites. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with time both in the office in Vancouver and working remotely.

Requirements

MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, ideally with an emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling
Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Minimum of 10 years of experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using numerical modelling finite difference and/or finite element software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas and FEFLOW
Experience with developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as surfer, Leapfrog and EVS
Experience with developing and managing codes and scripts in Python and FloPy, FORTRAN, or others
Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset
Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel in Canada and overseas
Strong written skills desirable

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the SLR team on hydrogeological projects in Canada, Australia, and South America.
Develop and refine groundwater flow & contaminant transport models with input from senior staff and other team members.
Review and interpret variety of groundwater-related data and information as part of conceptual and numerical modeling
Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using designated software