Associate Hydrogeologist

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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Scotford Fennessy Connecting Civil and Structural Engineers to Engineering Consulting companies nationally. Principal Consultant at Scotford Fennessy Associate Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Engineer Leading employee-owned geotechnical consulting practice with over 100 staff within Australia working across a broad range of markets, including civil infrastructure, mining, energy, transportation, land development, property & buildings, utilities, and industrial developments. Their key areas of expertise include; geotechnical, pavements, groundwater engineering and dewatering. Major civil infrastructure/construction, major transport projects, windfarms, mid to high rise buildings Take on a key role in the Melbourne office as an Associate or Principal for the groundwater and dewatering team for major civil construction projects Responsibilities: Develop and manage fieldwork programs to install groundwater monitoring wells, measure groundwater levels, carry out infiltration and hydraulic conductivity tests and collect Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) and groundwater samples. Carry out groundwater seepage and dewatering analysis in 2D and 3D using computer modelling software. Prepare design groundwater level assessments based on collected data and historical monitoring information and review work produced by others. Analyse field data including groundwater level measurements, infiltration data, hydraulic conductivity tests to derive design parameters and groundwater quality laboratory tests. Prepare dewatering management plans and ASS management plans for civil engineering construction works. Prepare high quality technical reports. Build client relationships through regular contact with existing and new clients. Provide technical leadership to project teams and junior staff, and safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/ eliminating high priority safety hazards. Participate in training activities, mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior geotechnical engineers. Prepare proposals including determining methodology and compilation of cost estimations. Perform desk, field and laboratory studies for groundwater and dewatering investigations relating primarily to civil engineering construction work. Manage site investigation of small to large scale engineering projects including hydrogeological assessment/testing. Requires: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, a related Science or equivalent as a minimum with primary skills and experience in one or more of the following; Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Engineering ideally related to the civil construction and infrastructure industry. 15+ years experience, currently at Associate or Principal level in an engineering consulting environment. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Project Management, and Design Industries Civil Engineering, Engineering Services, and Design Services #J-18808-Ljbffr