AECOM

Hydrogeologist

AECOM$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or related fields.
  • 4+ years of experience in Hydrogeology.
  • Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
  • M.Sc. in a relevant field (preferred qualification).
  • 6+ years of Hydrogeology work experience (preferred qualification).
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal acts and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare proposals for client assignments and multi-disciplinary submissions.
  • Lead quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling efforts.
  • Mentor and support junior hydrogeology staff.
  • Manage hydrogeological projects across Canada, including contaminated sites and water supply assessments.
  • Plan and oversee field investigations and data collection.
  • Coordinate and manage subcontracts with external consultants and contractors.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage permitting processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leave of absence options.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Hydrogeologist to join its team in the Greater Toronto Area. This is a new, Full-time role.

The ideal candidate will report directly to the Hydrogeology Operations Manager and will work collaboratively with other members of the Ontario and Canadian Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Geotechnical Engineering) and Remediation Teams, external sub-contractors / consultants, clients, as well as professionals within other internal AECOM business lines.

Major responsibilities include:
  • Contribute to the preparation of external proposals for direct client assignments and the Hydrogeology components of multi-disciplinary AECOM proposal submissions.
  • Support/lead duties in quality control, planning, cost estimating and scheduling.
  • Mentor junior hydrogeology staff locally, and throughout Ontario.
  • Working on hydrogeological projects across Canada including contaminated sites, remediation, hydrogeologic characterization for water supply assessment, water supply development, groundwater modelling, and hydrogeological characterization for mine development, operations and closure.
  • Manage/co-ordinate projects and undertake technical work in accordance with contract scope of work and budget, and to company, professional, quality, and legislative standards.
  • Plan and lead field investigation programs, directing the collection and analysis of field data.
  • Oversee and implement subcontracts and purchase orders for collaboration with subconsultants/contractors, manage subs throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, landowners, and other third parties.
  • Interpret regulations and manage permitting with provincial and municipal bodies.
  • Oversee, conduct and analyze aquifer tests, water quality analysis, single well response tests, and other hydrologic analyses.
  • Work with colleagues to conceptualize, build, calibrate, and utilize groundwater flow models using industry accepted software (Visual MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Leapfrog).
  • Oversee preparation of technical reports including potentiometric surface/water table maps, geologic and hydrogeological cross-sections, hydrogeologic model simulations, dewatering assessments, and impact assessments.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.Sc. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or related disciplines.
  • 4+ years of Hydrogeology work experience.
  • A valid driver's license with no restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.Sc. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or related disciplines.
  • 6+ years of Hydrogeology work experience.
  • Registered, in good standing with PGO and/or PEO.
  • Registered, in good standing with OIQ (ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) would be an asset.
  • Technical proficiency in physical hydrogeology, geochemistry and report writing.
  • Experience with groundwater resources, hydrogeological assessments, MECP Permit to Take Water/EASR, construction dewatering, groundwater monitoring and/or groundwater modeling.
  • Consulting experience and knowledge of provincial and federal acts and policies.
  • Experience on High and Medium Complexity MTO or MTQ Hydrogeology projects considered an asset.
  • Strong data visualization and presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to speak both French and English an asset.
  • Professional Geoscience work experience in the Province of Quebec an asset.


Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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