Senior Hydrogeologist

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join its Ontario and Quebec Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Geotechnical Engineering) and Remediation teams. The position reports directly to the Hydrogeology Operations Manager and works with external consultants, clients and colleagues across AECOM. It is a replacement position based in the Kitchener, Mississauga or Markham office.

Key responsibilities

• Build AECOM's Geoscience services in southern Ontario and develop a client base in the public and private sectors.
• Lead preparation of external proposals and the hydrogeology parts of multi-disciplinary proposal submissions.
• Develop and lead field investigation programs, and oversee aquifer tests and other hydrologic analyses.
• Conceptualize, build, calibrate and use groundwater flow models with Visual MODFLOW and FEFLOW.
• Prepare technical reports such as potentiometric surface maps, cross-sections, model simulations, dewatering and impact assessments.
• Manage projects within contract scope, budget and quality standards, and oversee subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Liaise with regulators, landowners and third parties, and handle permitting with provincial and municipal bodies.
• Mentor junior and intermediate hydrogeology staff locally and across Ontario; administrative staff management is available depending on interest.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology or a related discipline; 8+ years of hydrogeology experience (10+ preferred).
• Registered in good standing with PGO and/or PEO; OIQ registration is an asset.
• Preferred: strong data visualization and presentation skills, excellent written and oral communication, and bilingualism (French and English).

Required skills

• Technical proficiency in physical hydrogeology, geochemistry and report writing.
• Experience with groundwater resources, hydrogeological assessments, MECP Permit to Take Water/EASR, construction dewatering, groundwater monitoring and/or modeling.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal acts and policies; experience on high and medium complexity MTO or MTQ projects is an asset.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.