Junior Hydrogeologist/ Groundwater Modeller - Burnaby, Canada - AECOM

AECOM

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.

Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We're one global team - over 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Job Description:

In this role, you will work with our experienced team of hydrogeologists on projects in the mining, remediation, civil infrastructure, waste management, and water supply sectors across Canada and internationally.

This is a full-time role expected to start in January 2023.

Responsibilities:

Work within a team of hydrogeologists, geologists, geochemists, and groundwater modellers on a wide variety of projects.
Implement hydrogeological investigations including drilling and logging of soil and rock core, soil, rock, groundwater and vapour sampling, borehole instrumentation, monitoring well design and installation, and aquifer testing.
Interpret and report groundwater flow and aqueous geochemistry data.
Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as Leapfrog, Earth Volumetric Studio, Surfer, and more.
Develop numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport models to support environmental impact assessments, water budget analyses, dewatering programs and design of groundwater extraction systems using software packages such as Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, and more.
Support offices in British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

B.Sc. in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geology, or related engineering discipline with an emphasis on quantitative hydrogeology.
A valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions

Preferred qualifications:

M.Sc. in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geology, or related engineering discipline with an emphasis on quantitative hydrogeology.
Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to complete field investigations, travel, and periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs.
Eligible to register as a Professional Geoscientist or Engineer with EGBC upon meeting work experience requirements.
Experience with software packages such as gINT, AQTESOLV, ArcGIS, Surfer, Grapher, and PHREEQC.
Knowledge of geostatistical methods and experience with conceptual modelling software such as Earth Volumetric Studio and Leapfrog.
Experience with numerical modelling software such as Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, MODHMS, GSFLOW, MIKE SHE, and Hydro Geosphere.
Experience with developing, using, or manipulating programs/scripts in MATLAB, Python and Flopy, FORTRAN, or other.
Working knowledge of relevant provincial, federal, and municipal acts and regulations including BC Environmental Management Act, BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and BC Water Sustainability Act.

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We also provide a robust global well-being program.

We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started.

ReqID:

J

Business Line:
Environment

Business Group:

DCS

Strategic Business Unit:
Canada