Project Hydrogeologist

Company Overview

Geosyntec is expanding in Australia, employing over 150 professionals across offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast. Following the integration of Red Earth Engineering in 2022, we have bolstered our expertise in mine tailings and water dam sectors. Our multidisciplinary strengths encompass hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity, and risk assessment, enabling us to support our clients effectively across challenging engineering and environmental landscapes.

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Project Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources Team, supporting an expanding project portfolio. This role offers the chance to apply academic and professional knowledge in real-world scenarios in collaboration with leading energy and resource clients, with opportunities across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne offices.

Project Involvement

• Design and lifecycle management of large storage facilities (new, existing, and closure phases)
• Mine site infrastructure and water management planning
• Groundwater contamination management and remediation efforts
• Pumped hydroelectric project involvement
• Assessments of mine dewatering and civil/construction dewatering
• Water balance analyses
• Environmental impact studies and investigations
• Groundwater risk assessments and third-party reviews

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in designing and executing fieldwork programs, including drilling supervision and geotechnical logging
• Conduct groundwater monitoring, sampling, well installation, and hydraulic testing
• Perform pit lake and surface water sampling
• Critically analyze groundwater and geological data
• Utilize geospatial and 3D analysis tools, including GIS and Leapfrog modeling software
• Prepare detailed maps, figures, tables, and technical reports
• Engage in training initiatives covering health and safety, first aid, and specialized software tools such as SEEPW, GIS, MODFLOW, and Leapfrog

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, earth science, geochemistry, hydrology, engineering, or related discipline (required)
• Postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in hydrogeology is preferred

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years direct consulting experience or equivalent education-experience mix; recent graduates with postgraduate hydrogeology qualifications will also be considered
• 3 to 5 years consulting experience is advantageous
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with completing fieldwork, including remote site operations
• Proven teamwork success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced consulting environment, meeting deadlines and budgets, including travel to client sites as needed

Preferred Additional Skills

• Postgraduate hydrogeology qualifications favored
• Proficient in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Leapfrog, or Surfer
• Competent in data handling, manipulation, and analysis
• Experience with groundwater assessment and site conceptual model development
• Fieldwork expertise including drilling supervision, logging, hydraulic testing, sampling, and monitoring

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary package along with additional benefits
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Monthly rostered days off
• Birthday leave and caring/bonding leave
• Option to purchase up to two extra weeks of annual leave annually
• Novated lease and salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Annual mid-year and Christmas team-building events
• Supportive, diverse, and energetic workplace environment
• Participation in global movement initiatives

Organizational Values

• Maintain a vibrant and practice-focused business
• Commit to continuous self-improvement and innovation
• Deliver best-value solutions for clients in core markets
• Support exceptional career growth opportunities for employees
• Foster professionalism and teamwork

Additional Information

Applications are accepted from August 3 to September 6. Candidates who do not meet every stated qualification but are enthusiastic and keen to learn are encouraged to apply. Geosyntec is devoted to cultivating a diverse workplace founded on excellence and integrity.