Piteau Associates provides geotechnical, hydrogeological, and water management expertise to clients in the mining, construction, municipal, First Nations, and industrial sectors. With a team of skilled engineers, geoscientists, environmental scientists, and technologists, the company has contributed to projects in over 1,000 locations globally. Piteau Associates is committed to offering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to its clients. The company fosters long-term client relationships while offering its team members challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Hydrogeologist based in Shrewsbury. The Senior Hydrogeologist will be responsible for conducting fieldwork, analyzing groundwater and water resources, preparing hydrogeological reports, and working collaboratively on projects involving hydrology and geology. The role requires leadership in project management and delivering sustainable, client-focused solutions.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Planning and supervision of hydrogeological and hydrological field investigation programs;
- Groundwater / hydrogeological / hydrological investigations to support mining projects;
- Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations;
- Design of dewatering and depressurization systems for operational open pit and underground mines;
- Surface water management and control system design;
- Seepage evaluation from tailings and mine waste storage facilities;
- Numerical and analytical modelling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport and water balances;
- Advanced data analysis using 3‑D numerical flow and contaminant transport models;
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and 3‑D visualization software;
- Report writing and presentation;
- Managing work schedules, controlling budgets while working within a multi-disciplinary team;
- Developing and administering project budgets, management, mentoring and technical writing.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in hydrogeological/hydrological, geoscience or mathematics disciplines from a recognized university;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a consulting role;
- Able to lead and deliver technical studies;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Mobility and willingness to undertake international assignments, prospectively across all continents.
- Applicants should include relevant career experience detailed in their resume.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and 3‑D visualization software (QGIS, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, GlobalMapper, …)
- Experience with various groundwater analysis and modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W) will be an asset.
- Experience with numerical mine water balances (GOLDSIM) will be an asset.
- Practical experience in the minerals sector or additional languages would be beneficial but not a requirement.
Why Join Piteau?
- Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world‑class practice leaders.
- Cutting edge resources.
- Ability to see projects from cradle to grave.
- Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
- Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Piteau Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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