Hybrid Senior Consultant, Hydrogeologist – Field Lead

at ERM

• Job title: Senior Consultant, Hydrogeologist – Field Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$73,609 - CA$83,047 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Calgary, Canada

About the role

• Senior Consultant, Hydrogeologist and Field Lead at ERM. Supporting hydrogeology projects and leading field programs for multi-million dollar environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior hydrogeologists in planning field programs including but not limited to drilling, installation and testing of monitoring and pumping wells, and multi-year groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling.
• Plan and coordinate field logistics for personnel and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company, site-specific, and client health and safety protocols.
• Supervise drilling and installation of shallow and deep monitoring wells, pumping wells, collect drill cuttings including soil, rock and core samples and classify using unified soil classification system.
• Install and download data from data loggers and vibrating wire piezometers.
• Manage and perform QA/QC of data collection in a field setting.
• Familiar with multiple field techniques to obtain aquifer characteristics including the following testing methodologies, slug, step-drawdown, and constant rate pumping.
• Conduct groundwater sampling using various methods (e.g., low-flow, HydraSleeve, and peristaltic pumps).
• Analyze slug, step, and pump test data by applying hydrogeological analytical solutions using industry-standard software (e.g., AQTESOLV, AquiferTest Pro).
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with senior hydrogeologists.
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposal preparation and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

• B.Sc. degree in geoscience, hydrogeology, engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of consulting experience in hydrogeology field work planning and execution, groundwater data analysis, and reporting
• Eligible for trainee (E.I.T/G.I.T.) or professional geoscientist/engineer (P.Eng./P.Geo.) designation in a Canadian jurisdiction
• Experience in leading field programs for baseline hydrogeological and impact assessment projects, including:
• ◦ Drilling and installation of shallow and deep groundwater monitoring and pumping wells
• ◦ Groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling programs
• ◦ Aquifer characterization and hydraulic conductivity testing (e.g., pumping, step-drawdown, and slug tests)
• Skilled in managing field personnel and subcontractors for extended programs in remote and challenging environments
• Proficient in reducing and analyzing field data to determine aquifer properties (e.g., hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity) and estimating sustainable yields using AQTESOLV, AquiferTest Pro, and Surfer
• Strong understanding of physical and contaminant hydrogeology processes in mining, oil and gas, and industrial/commercial site contexts
• Excellent team building, mentorship, communication, and influencing skills; high integrity; and ability to address client and business needs effectively
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative with a positive outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office (up to 60%+ of time)

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP