Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist – Dillon Consulting Limited Overview Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment. Your Opportunity The successful candidate will lead and support a variety of hydrogeological and environmental projects across Dillon’s Atlantic offices (Fredericton, Saint John, Sydney, Halifax). You will leverage your expertise to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute significantly to our work in groundwater resource management, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental remediation, and groundwater flow modelling. We offer flexible work hours and a hybrid work arrangement to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities Lead, manage, and provide senior oversight for field programs, including well drilling operations, installation of monitoring wells, soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring, and geological logging. Design, oversee, and interpret complex hydraulic tests, including slug, recovery, and pumping tests, to assess aquifer properties. Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations for various projects, including those related to landfills. Lead the assessment, design, and monitoring for dewatering projects. Lead, design, oversee and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects. Manage, interpret, and analyze complex hydrogeological data using groundwater flow models. Lead the preparation of high‑quality technical reports, work plans, and proposals. Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction. Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and technical staff. Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management and strategic proposal development. Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities. Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members. Learning & Development Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring. Qualifications A degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental engineering technology or environmental sciences> P.Geo. or P.Eng. license, or eligibility to apply within a year. 5+ years experience in environmental consulting (asset). Strong desire to learn. Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work. Valid driver’s license. Experience Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators (asset). Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. Exceptional problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills. Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently. Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). Knowledge in geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety (asset). Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey (asset). Experience with groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, pumping tests, slug tests, data loggers (asset). Experience with soil and sediment sampling (asset). Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, can differentiate between summary statistics (asset). Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion (asset). Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies (asset). Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest, AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, FEFLOW or other groundwater modelling software (asset). Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values: Reliability – words that result in actions build trust. Achievement – do the work to hit the target. Continuous development – always learning; always adapting; always growing. Creativity – discover new possibilities. Courage – do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard. Inclusiveness – enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences. In addition, we offer: Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full‑time regular employees. A competitive compensation package. Comprehensive health benefits. Generous retirement savings plan. Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions. Flexible work hours. Learning and development opportunities – knowledge‑based business, internal learning, coaching, mentoring. Focus on innovation – anticipate, examine, adopt new and innovative solutions. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well‑being. Wellness subsidy – expenses for health and wellness related activities such as gym membership, home fitness equipment, yoga classes, and dance classes. About Dillon Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faced projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1,000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has achieved Platinum Club member status. Health & Safety at Dillon Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon’s core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards. Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us; it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr