Hydrogeologist

Dillon Consulting Limited•Halifax, NS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon’s Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Hydrogeologist to fill an existing vacancy within our team and take a key role in one of our Atlantic offices (Fredericton, Saint John, Sydney, Halifax). The successful candidate will lead and support a variety of hydrogeological and environmental projects. You will leverage your expertise to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute significantly to our work in groundwater resource management, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental remediation, and groundwater flow modelling. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

A degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or eligible to apply for within a year
5+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
Strong desire to learn
Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
Valid Driver’s License
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. median vs. mode. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
Knowledge in several of: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, geology, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety will be considered an asset
Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
Experience with groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, pumping tests, slug tests, data loggers will be an asset
Experience with soil and sediment sampling will be an asset
Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest, AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, FEFLOW or other groundwater modelling software, or database abilities will be an asset

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and provide senior oversight for field programs, including well drilling operations, installation of monitoring wells, soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring, and geological logging.
Design, oversee, and interpret complex hydraulic tests, including slug, recovery, and pumping tests, to assess aquifer properties.
Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations for various projects, including those related to landfills.
Lead the assessment, design, and monitoring for dewatering projects.
Lead, design, oversee and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
Manage, interpret, and analyze complex hydrogeological data using groundwater flow models.
Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, work plans, and proposals.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction.
Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and technical staff.
Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management and strategic proposal development.
Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.