Senior Hydrogeologist

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking dynamic and creative candidates to join our growing Geosciences Team as a Senior Hydrogeologist. The Senior Hydrogeologist will take a technical lead role and execute unsaturated and saturated flow modeling and related projects for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time.  We support clients in all phases of the mining life cycle, from exploration through post-closure.

The Senior Hydrogeologist will join a team of about 20 hydrogeologists and geochemists across our western regional offices. This position will require a passionate and organized individual who can interface and develop relationships with our mining clients; develop and lead teams; develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; develop and lead site investigations and characterization; execute and review calculations; construct and simulate saturated and unsaturated flow models; and prepare expertly written reports. This individual will interact throughout the organization internally and externally with clients and members of business and professional organizations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with hydrogeologists, geochemists, and geotechnical engineers, to develop conceptual site models, develop analytical and numerical models of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, and design evapotranspiration cover systems.
• Develop mine water management approaches including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste material impoundments, and groundwater containment/mitigation.
• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings and interface with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on their own projects and projects of peers.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Contribute to an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and support hiring new talents.
• International or national travel can be expected.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Expertise in unsaturated flow modeling using HYDRUS or SVFlux is essential.
• Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
• Strong expertise in evapotranspiration cover design.
• Ability to lead evapotranspiration cover design projects.
• Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations.
• Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis.
• Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Be a driver of a positive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an M.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (PG or PE).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.