WSP

Intermediate Ground Water Modeller

WSP$76K — $102K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Experience in groundwater modelling with industry-standard software (e.g., MODFLOW-based platforms).
  • Background in hydrogeological assessments and aquifer characterization.
  • Familiarity with environmental, infrastructure, or remediation projects in a consulting setting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical concepts.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Support groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling for various projects.
  • Develop and refine conceptual and numerical groundwater models under senior guidance.
  • Assist in designing and interpreting hydrogeological investigations and data analysis.
  • Translate modelling results into reports and inputs for regulators and project teams.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated groundwater solutions.
  • Contribute to proposal development and project planning documentation.
  • Mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Work on technically challenging projects across diverse hydrogeological settings.
  • Opportunity for professional growth under senior technical guidance.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Involvement in all phases of project delivery, from concept to execution.
  • Contribution to sustainable water solutions for a variety of sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

As an Intermediate Groundwater Modeller, you will support the delivery of impactful groundwater and water resource solutions as part of WSP's Prairies & North Water team. You will contribute to technically challenging projects across Western and Northern Canada, working in diverse hydrogeological settings where groundwater science is central to sustainable infrastructure, water security, and environmental protection.

This role is well suited to a technically strong professional who is continuing to deepen their groundwater modelling expertise while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle-from conceptual model development through numerical modelling and interpretation-while being supported by senior technical leaders and contributing to high-quality project delivery for municipal, industrial, Indigenous, and resource-sector clients.

Your Impact
  • Support groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling for infrastructure, environmental, and remediation projects.
  • Develop and refine conceptual site models and numerical groundwater models under senior technical guidance.
  • Assist with the design and interpretation of hydrogeological investigations, including aquifer testing and data analysis.
  • Translate modelling results into clear, technically sound inputs for reports, regulators, and project teams.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary water, environmental, and engineering teams to integrate groundwater science into broader project solutions.
  • Contribute to proposal development, project planning, and technical documentation.
  • Support the mentorship of junior team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Uphold WSP's safety, quality, and sustainability standards across all project work.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Demonstrated experience in groundwater modelling using industry-standard software (e.g., MODFLOW-based platforms).
  • Experience with hydrogeological assessments, aquifer characterization, and interpretation of field and monitoring data.
  • Background supporting environmental, infrastructure, or remediation projects within a consulting environment.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in written and verbal formats.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $76,100 - $102,200
MB & ON: $69,400 - $96,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $68,700 - $92,500

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?
Join WSP and be part of a team that is shaping sustainable water solutions and building resilient communities across Canada.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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