Senior Groundwater Modeller

About the Role

Join a leading engineering consultancy dedicated to tackling the world's toughest water, resources, and infrastructure challenges. As a Senior Groundwater Modeller, you'll be part of a dynamic Asia Pacific groundwater modelling team, working on impactful projects across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Collaborate with top hydrogeologists, geotechnical experts, and water specialists on diverse, large-scale technically sophisticated projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed groundwater impact studies and regional groundwater modelling initiatives.
• Oversee integrated surface water and groundwater modelling projects.
• Employ advanced numerical modelling techniques to resolve complex technical problems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams spanning water resources, mining, transport, geotechnical, and contaminated land sectors.
• Manage projects end-to-end—from proposals through to delivery—ensuring client satisfaction and quality standards.
• Mentor junior groundwater professionals, fostering skill development within the team.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships and support business growth opportunities across the region.
• Engage in continuous professional development through targeted training and technical mentorship programs.
• Contribute to strengthening the company's regional groundwater modelling expertise and leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Master’s degree or higher in Hydrogeology or possesses equivalent professional experience.
• Brings over a decade of experience specifically in numerical groundwater modelling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in delivering complex groundwater modelling assignments.
• Skilled in numerical groundwater flow models such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, and associated tools.
• Programming expertise, particularly in Python and FloPy, for automation and data handling.
• Experience with model calibration, uncertainty analyses, and PEST-based workflows.
• Strong project management skills coupled with effective stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A collaborative team player passionate about mentoring and professional development.

Preferred Experience

Experience in surface water-groundwater interactions, solute transport modelling, major mining, or large infrastructure projects is highly valued.

Additional Information

Location is flexible across Australia, New Zealand, or the Philippines, providing an opportunity to contribute within a geographically diverse team focused on innovative solutions.