Lead Hydrogeologist

About Klohn Crippen Berger

KCB is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in engineering, geoscience, and environmental solutions, guided by values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Operating globally with offices across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, KCB combines extensive technical knowledge with local insights to address complex challenges impacting communities and industries.

Role Overview

We invite a highly experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join our thriving Brisbane geoscience team, renowned for delivering technical excellence across mining, dams, water, and civil infrastructure projects. This role fuses technical leadership with active project involvement, where you will steer technical strategies, manage project quality, mentor emerging hydrogeologists, and advance our hydrogeology practice and market presence across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate sophisticated hydrogeological investigations including conceptual interpretation and development of management strategies.
• Deliver expert technical input for assessments related to dewatering, aquifer injection, contaminant hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, and management plans.
• Lead or oversee analytical and numerical groundwater modeling for systems connected to WRDs, TSFs, and critical infrastructure.
• Manage field operations such as drilling, aquifer testing, sampling, geological mapping, and supervise contractors ensuring rigorous data acquisition and analysis.
• Produce and supervise the preparation of detailed technical reports, deliverables, and proposals of superior quality.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior and mid-level hydrogeologists.
• Establish and nurture robust client relationships; contribute to business development to grow KCB’s projects within Queensland and nationally.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated geoscience and engineering outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geoscience, or a closely related field; postgraduate qualifications in Hydrogeology are highly favored.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in hydrogeology covering fieldwork, data analysis, conceptual modelling, assessments, design, and technical reporting.
• Exceptional written and oral communication capabilities, including proposal writing, technical report preparation, and client presentations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and fostering collaborative, positive team environments.
• Skilled in client engagement with the ability to cultivate sustained, trusted partnerships.
• Willing availability for both domestic and international travel as required.

Benefits and Perks

• Additional superannuation contribution of 2.5%.
• Income protection insurance to provide security for you and your family.
• Parental and volunteer leave supporting your personal and community commitments.
• Novated leasing options for flexible vehicle management.
• A hybrid working policy to help balance professional and personal life.
• Social and mental well-being programs to support overall health.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
• Potential performance-based incentives at company, business unit, and individual levels.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed technical team, engage with impactful, challenging projects, and enhance your leadership and hydrogeology expertise in a collaborative environment.

KCB Australia Pty Ltd offers multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified professionals and is a recognized Employer of Choice (2015-2025).