Senior Hydrogeologist
At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining, Minerals and Metals Business Line is hiring a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their growing team [multiple locations in US and Canada].
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 to 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.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
- 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 cover systems.
- Developing mine water management approaches including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste material impoundments and groundwater containment/mitigation.
- Attend meetings and interface with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
- Participate in technical reviews.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on their own projects and projects of peers.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
- International or national travel can be expected.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Be a driver of a positive work environment.
- Expertise in unsaturated flow modeling using HYDRUS or other similar software.
- Expertise in evaluating cover design.
- Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
- Strong technical report writing skills.
- Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff.
- 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.
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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