We are seeking an Intermediate/Senior Hydrogeologist to support municipal infrastructure, transportation, land development, energy, mining, and other development projects throughout Alberta and Western Canada.
The ideal candidate could be based in our Calgary or Edmonton office.
This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced hydrogeologist who can balance fieldwork with data interpretation, technical assessment and reporting, regulatory support, and collaboration with engineering and multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will independently deliver hydrogeological assignments, mentor developing staff, and support project managers with technical scoping, costing, proposals, and project delivery.
The position will focus on groundwater assessment, including the collection, interpretation, and reporting of hydrogeological information to support project planning and design, impact assessment, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and participate in hydrogeological field programs, including: Groundwater monitoring and sampling.
- Monitoring well installation and development.
- Water-level monitoring and hydraulic testing.
- Aquifer and pumping tests.
- Groundwater quality investigations.
- Hydrogeological site characterization.
- Develop appropriately scoped hydrogeological investigation and monitoring programs based on project needs, existing information, groundwater conditions, potential environmental effects, and regulatory requirements .
- Analyze and interpret hydrogeological information to characterize: Groundwater levels, gradients, and flow.
- Aquifer conditions and hydraulic properties.
- Groundwater quality.
- Recharge and discharge relationships.
- Groundwater-surface water interactions and groundwater-dependent environmental features.
- Develop and refine conceptual hydrogeological models to support project design, effects assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and identification of additional investigation requirements.
- Assess potential project effects on groundwater quantity, quality and groundwater-dependent receptors and develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring recommendations.
- Support hydrogeological components of municipal, provincial, and federal impact assessment, permitting, and approval processes, including applicable requirements under Alberta's Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).
- Provide hydrogeological interpretation and recommendations to engineering and design teams to support project planning, evaluation of alternatives, design development, construction planning, and decision-making.
- Independently deliver smaller and moderately complex assignments, including: Developing work plans and field programs.
- Estimating level of effort and project costs.
- Coordinating drilling, subcontractors, and field activities.
- Interpreting data and preparing technical deliverables.
- Contribute technical scopes and cost estimates to proposals and multidisciplinary projects.
- Provide field leadership, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams regarding groundwater conditions, assessment findings, regulatory requirements, and project considerations.
- Provide construction-phase hydrogeological monitoring and technical support, as required.
Why Join Us
You will take on a key technical role within our growing Alberta environmental practice, combining hands-on hydrogeological fieldwork with increasing responsibility for technical interpretation, reporting, design-team support, client interaction, and impact assessment . This position offers an experienced intermediate or emerging senior hydrogeologist the opportunity to continue developing while mentoring junior staff and progressing toward increased technical and professional responsibility for hydrogeological work across Alberta and Western Canada .
What You’ll Bring
B.Sc., M.Sc., or engineering degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, earth sciences, or another discipline supporting professional practice in hydrogeology .
Registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.) with APEGA, or eligibility for registration . A P.Eng. designation may also be appropriate where the candidate's education, experience, demonstrated competency, and professional scope of practice encompass hydrogeology.
Approximately 7+ years of relevant consulting experience , with consideration given to candidates with somewhat less experience who demonstrate strong technical capability and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated experience with: Hydrogeological field programs.
Groundwater monitoring and sampling.
Monitoring well installation and development.
Hydraulic testing and interpretation.
Groundwater flow and quality interpretation.
Hydrogeological site characterization and conceptual model development.
Technical reporting and development of practical recommendations.
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Intermediate/Senior Hydrogeologist (P.Geo./P.Eng.) in Calgary employer: Egisgroup
Egis Canada is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and employee growth within the dynamic field of rail and transit. Located in Western Canada, we offer a supportive work culture that values diversity and provides ample opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team members thrive while contributing to impactful projects. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on strategic leadership, Egis fosters an environment where employees can make meaningful contributions and advance their careers.
