Hydrogeologist

5d5 days ago

EMM Consulting

Brisbane, AU · Full-time · A$110,000 – A$150,000

About this role

Are you an energetic team player wanting to work with and learn from a leading consultancy in hydrogeology in Australia? Collaborate, think outside the box and work within a team of hydrogeologists, groundwater modellers, geochemists and environmental scientists across Australia and Canada to create positive long-term impact. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Your days will vary from hiking in the mountains to retrieve groundwater level loggers, completing groundwater exploration in the desert, collating and analysing field data or contributing to reports and proposals. Work in a truly flexible working environment between the field, interpreting data, supporting proposals and contributing to projects that deliver real impact for communities. The breadth and depth of hydrogeologic pathways awaits.

At EMM, our industry-leading team of groundwater technical specialists are recognised for their experience, knowledge and innovation. With national and global coverage, our team offers a unique blend of consulting, government and industry expertise delivering tailored solutions for renewable energy, major infrastructure, mining, extraction, closure and rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with clients and internal teams, acting as a national contingency to deliver practical advice.

From day one, collaborate with leaders across EMM focused on delivering technical excellence. With support, further develop project management skills, work closely with clients and seek opportunities to deliver greater value propositions. Enjoy the autonomy, flexibility and support needed to balance all aspects of your life with hybrid working across Australian offices.

Requirements

Tertiary degree qualifications in geoscience/geology/hydrogeology/environment or related disciplines
Two plus years of technical experience in groundwater resources, hydrogeological assessments, dewatering, groundwater monitoring and/or environmental assessments
Demonstrated ability, energy and enthusiasm to undertake fieldwork including hydrogeological supervision of drilling and bore construction, aquifer testing or groundwater sampling
Competency in the use of relevant industry software such as MS Excel, Surfer, AQTESOLV, QGIS, MLU, ESdat, LogPlot and Python
Appreciation of relevant QLD and Commonwealth legislation and water policy
Valid Australian Driver’s License and excellent driving history (4WD experience is an advantage)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the preparation of technical reports
Ability to manage your own time and priorities to assist the team in meeting project objectives and deadlines

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders across EMM focused on delivering technical excellence
Retrieve groundwater level loggers from mountains or complete groundwater exploration in the desert
Collate and analyse field data
Contribute to reports and proposals
Develop project management skills and work closely with clients
Seek opportunities to deliver greater value propositions
Apply fundamentals of groundwater hydrology to real-world challenges