Hydrogeologist senior

At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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We are currently looking for Senior Hydrogeologists in Yellowknife to join our Environment & Water – Geo-environmental team. p>

The successful candidate will work on a variety of hydrogeological projects including developing and implementing groundwater investigations; water well design and installation; aquifer testing (slug, step, and pump testing and data analysis); development of conceptual site models; risk assessment and risk management projects; u>

• Design field investigation programs, collect and analyze field data, communicate and coordinate with both clients and contractors.
• Oversee and provide technical guidance related to borehole drilling and logging, well installation, and maintenance of groundwater wells, hydraulic well testing, and surface and groundwater sampling.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Build the business through proposal writing and industry contacts.
• Assist in managing work schedules, controlling budgets while working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or geosciences (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Familiarity with provincial regulations, combined with a willingness and aptitude for project management and business development.
• Strong work experience on field-based investigations in physical hydrogeology, groundwater supply, and hydrogeological assessments.
• Demonstrated competency in soil and rock sampling and geotechnical soil and core logging, drilling, test pitting, well installations, water quality sampling, and hydraulic response tests (e.g., slug, pumping, and packer testing).
• Groundwater analysis using AquiferTest or AQTESOLV.
• Occasional travel may be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake site visits.
• Desire to mentor team members in the office and field.
• Experience with numerical modeling using Modflow and FeFlow will be considered an asset.
• Experience in designing groundwater supply projects including installation of water supply and observation wells and execution of aquifer testing programs as per the regulatory requirements for obtaining groundwater diversion licenses for clients.
• Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.li>
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
• Tetra Tech employs industry-leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 28,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Environment & Water – Geo-environmental group and within Tetra Tech globally.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).

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