Principal Hydrogeologist

At Golder, we thrive on challenges.

Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Golder has a new opportunity for a  Principal Hydrogeologist  to join our  Mine Water  group on a  full-time  basis based in  Brisbane. 

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Deliver technical reviews and advice on hydrogeological issues to internal and external clients.
• Build reputation internally and externally as Consulting Leader in Golder’s Mine Water Group.
• Develop and implement plans that build client relationships and create project contacts.
• Understand and interpret the national and local market, highlighting prospects and stewarding them to opportunities and proposals.
• Develop and manage best practice approaches and technologies for hydrogeological assessment and related decision-making.
• Develop and implement scopes of work (costed proposals) for projects related to:
  • characterisation and conceptualisation of hydrogeological systems;
  • groundwater supply development;
  • groundwater inflow assessments;
  • dewatering and depressurisation;
  • seepage assessments;
  • managed aquifer recharge. 
• Lead teams in delivery of groundwater management advice to clients in predominantly the mining industry however advice maybe required across a range of industry sectors including oil and gas, infrastructure and waste management.
• Manage projects including project scoping, budget control, planning, development of schedules and coordination of resources to meet completion deadlines.
• Support the implementation of the Mining, Aus/NZ and AMEA Golder strategies.
• Lead, mentor and coach colleagues with respect to their career growth and technical professional development and actively transfer knowledge.
• Provide leadership and drive a strong culture in the areas of Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment.
• Keep abreast of advancing technologies, methods and research & development.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the consulting industry and demonstrated business acumen.
• Proficient project management skills including budgeting, scheduling activities and service delivery.
• Experience in groundwater programs, development and assessment.
• Strong client development and relationship skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in planning, designing, costing and management of groundwater projects.
• Excellent time management skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related discipline.
• Post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology is highly regarded
• Registered Chartered Professional, or a willingness to work towards chartered status and a member of a related professional body preferable . 

Your benefits at Golder will include:

• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Option to purchase shares in Golder
• Employee owned structure - own the business, own the result
• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching
• Global projects and travel opportunities

Renowned for technical excellence, Golder is a leading, global employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with over a half century of successful service to its clients. With over 165 offices worldwide, Golder's 6,500+ professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialized skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing and power sectors.
 
At Golder, we care about our people - we operate with integrity and embrace diversity. Our ownership structure affords us the opportunity to invest in our careers and take pride in something we truly own.

Information

• Location: Brisbane, Australia

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Taxonomy

• Hydrogeology
• Hydrogeologist
• Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry
• M Sc Hydrogeology
• Hydrogeologist