Senior Hydrogeologist - Tailings

Klohn Crippen Berger•Tempe, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

KCB is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join its Arizona-based Mining Environmental Group, based in the Phoenix office, and contribute to local and international mining and resource projects. The role applies hydrogeological experience to the planning, investigation, assessment, design, and construction of tailings and water dams and mine waste storage. Career development may be tailored toward technical specialization, project participation in dam engineering and project management, or broader engineering work. The position includes field- and office-based work across hydrogeology and environmental projects, including tailings and water storage dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, contaminant hydrogeology, and other environmental and engineering applications. The Senior Hydrogeologist conducts groundwater and hydrochemical analysis and modelling, contributes to multidisciplinary projects, and develops technical knowledge while sharing contributions with the team. The role offers a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Geological Engineering, with a track record of continued development.
At least 15 years of hydrogeology experience, including work related to tailings and water storage dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, and contaminant hydrogeology.
Experience designing, installing, and field-testing wells for water supply projects, aquifer feasibility studies, dewatering or depressurization, and monitoring projects.
Experience implementing and undertaking groundwater and environmental monitoring and sampling programs.
Working knowledge of industry-standard software, including AQTESOLV, AquiferTest, Surfer, AquaChem, Geochemist’s Workbench, RockWorks, and GIS software.
Eligibility to become professionally registered in Canada.
Ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams.
Experience in a safety-focused environment with near-miss and incident-reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to find creative solutions and present them effectively.
Willingness to mentor others and be mentored.
Ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
Flexibility and a solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Contribute to planning, investigation, assessment, design, and construction work for tailings and water dams and mining waste storage.
Perform field- and office-based hydrogeology work on projects involving dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, contaminant hydrogeology, and related environmental and engineering applications.
Conduct groundwater and hydrochemical analysis and modelling.
Design, install, and field-test wells for water supply, aquifer feasibility, dewatering or depressurization, and monitoring projects.
Implement and undertake groundwater and environmental monitoring and sampling programs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary, project-based teams.
Contribute technical input to projects and participate in professional development.