Principal / Associate Hydrogeologist
WSP USA
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We are looking for an exceptional Hydrogeologist to add to our Ground and Water Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our industry leading contaminant hydrogeology team with direct mentoring and career development from the hydrogeologists that develop and maintain the UK industry standard software ConSim and LandSim.
At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in fascinating and far-reaching ways. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general.
Technical work will include developing conceptual models, interpretation of hydrogeological and geological data, developing source-pathway-receptor linkages and risk assessment modelling to support the preparation of hydrogeological risk assessments, detailed quantitative risk assessments and bespoke interpretive reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues for contaminated land and landfill.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the UK team.
You will have developed your skills and be a specialist in a field of contaminant hydrogeology. You will be expected to technically lead projects and provide leadership and mentoring of more junior staff.
**A little more about your role…**
+ Managing hydrogeological data and developing conceptual models and interpretation of data.
+ Developing and supporting others to develop hydrogeological conceptual models.
+ Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior people in the team.
+ Reviewing factual and interpretive reports under supervision of the senior team.
+ Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (team members, project managers and directors).
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…**
+ Hydrogeological skills of managing data and preparing evidence backed conceptual models (in consultancy or in any other relevant industrial or regulatory profession).
+ Demonstrable experience of the preparation of factual and interpretive reports as contributing author. Where possible evidence of reporting competency should be provided.
+ Risk Assessment modelling using ConSim, RTM and LandSim.
+ Author of expert reports relating to specific hydrogeological issues.
+ Chartered with an appropriate organisation.
+ A motivated and engaging team player able to contribute collaboratively to the technical and social strength of our team of hydrogeologists.
+ Experience working in environmental consulting and be able to evidence direct experience in contaminant hydrogeology.
+ Postgraduate qualification (MTech, MSc and or PhD) in hydrogeology or a hydrogeological discipline.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team
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