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Our NSW Water team is currently looking to hire an experienced Hydrogeologist.
This role will be based in our Sydney office.
Our hydrogeologists apply scientific knowledge and analysis to understand groundwater-related issues, including assessing the quantity, quality and availability of groundwater.
Some of the projects you may be involved in include transport/infrastructure, mining, energy, water resource management/supply and projects that support environmental impact assessments. Recent projects include:
- predicting groundwater flow pathways from a closed mine
- groundwater inflow assessment for the design of major underground road tunnelling projects
- hydrogeological investigations, modelling and assessment to inform the design of a hydraulic well barrier
- derisking groundwater impacts for construction related to water utility infrastructure
- groundwater impact assessment related to renewable energy infrastructure
- conceptualisation, modelling and groundwater impact characterisation at a fuel terminal
- using applied tracers and other methods to investigate the behaviour of a fault
- numerical modelling to support landfill liner and leachate system design.
You will benefit from the support of a well-established team of senior mentors and a culture of continuous learning and development.
What you’ll do
- Conduct field investigations and data collection related to groundwater resources, including supervising drilling programs, surface water and groundwater sampling, and aquifer hydraulic testing
- Data management and analyse hydrogeological data
- Contribute to technical reports
- Support the development of proposals for new projects
- Comply with all role-specific SHEQ obligations, including the identification and alleviation/elimination of safety hazards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
About you
The successful candidate will be a team player and be eager to learn and build a career in Hydrogeology consulting.
You will also bring the following experience and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geosciences, Environmental Science, or a related field
- You’re likely to have 1-5 years of experience in hydrogeology or environmental consulting with good site-based experience (fresh graduates with a general understanding of hydrogeology are welcome to apply)
- Experience in GIS and hydrogeological modelling software is advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, including being able to write high quality, concise reports
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our use Employee Benefits page.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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