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Senior Groundwater Modeller

WSP1 day ago
Alberta
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Attractive pay
Flexible work options
Virtual healthcare

About the role

Shape the Future Beneath the Surface.

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Earth and Environment, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert for engineering and environmental projects for our clients across multiple industries. Our specialized Groundwater Modelling team is growing, and we are adding a S enior Groundwater Modeller to our group.

As part of the Water Management Business Unit , you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our Earth and Environment service offering through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Are you ready to lead impactful water management solutions across industries? Apply now to become a trusted technical expert with WSP’s growing Groundwater Modelling team and help us build a more resilient future.

Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

  • You’ll work in a collaborative group environment with other groundwater modellers and hydrogeologists on complex and interesting projects.
  • You’ll be working with multi-disciplinary project teams to support large scale environmental impact assessments, operational water management plans and other projects that involve groundwater modelling and conceptualization studies.
  • You’ll be the technical lead for groundwater modelling and hydrogeology projects to support our clients in oil & gas, mining, aggregates, and other sectors.
  • You’ll have direct client interactions and will be involved in proposal writing and business development.
  • You’ll apply and supervise application of various groundwater modelling tools such as FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere and MODFLOW.
  • You’ll write or oversee the preparation of reports and will prepare presentations.
  • You’ll work with and mentor junior staff. You’ll demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff.

What you’ll bring to WSP

  • University degree (preferably MSc or PhD) in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in groundwater modelling; candidates with other degrees having a strong analytical and quantitative skills such as physics or applied mathematics will also be considered.

  • More than 8 years of applied work experience.

  • Energy and passion for collaboration within a highly skilled team environment.

  • Experience with hydrogeological projects surrounding mining operations, such as aquifer depressurization and dewatering, injection and disposal, mine pit inflows and mine closure is an asset.

  • Experience with industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MODFLOW, MIKE SHE)

  • Strong computer skills including working with GIS-type software, digital databases, visualization software (e.g., ArcGIS, Leapfrog, ParaView), etc.

  • Programming experience with Python and exposure to AI/machine learning is an asset.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them?

With us, you can.

As a leading professional services consulting firm, we plan, advise, design, manage and engineer long lasting solutions that benefit generations to come. With a Future Ready® mindset, we deliver solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies find ways to thrive sustainably today.

Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.