Senior Hydrogeologist/Modeller

Location: Peru - Lima   Job Code: 1717-SA22

Description

he Lima office of Klohn Crippen Berger S.A. (KCB) is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist/Modeller with demonstrated ability in groundwater modeling and field-based assessments who thrives in a challenging role applying creative and innovative solutions to a wide variety of groundwater projects. Working within our Water Resources Group, you will advance your career in our One Team culture that focuses on growing strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery. We value a winning attitude, a hunger for learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, respectful engagement with our team and our client representatives, and a sense of fun.

Our project opportunities include hydrogeology services related to seepage management of tailings and water dams, mine water management, water supply, supporting geotechnical designs for dams, geohazard, urban flood protection and mine water management projects, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental compliance designs, and groundwater engineering. 

This role will give you the opportunity to:

  • Join a dynamic team of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering and environmental services.
  • Engage in both office and field-based hydrogeology work on a wide variety of projects.
  • Be involved in all stages of the project, from concept to completion, including: proposal writing, field program planning and management, conceptual model development, groundwater numerical model development, report writing, and maintaining client relationships.
  • Develop detailed hydrogeological understanding of site-specific conditions that will be the foundation for numerical and geochemical models.
  • Advance your 2D and 3D numerical modeling skills and experience with groundwater and geochemical analytical and modeling software packages.
  • Develop your project coordination and management skills under the guidance of senior engineers and scientists; being the point of contact on projects; learning to foster long-term relationships with our key clients and our sub-consultants; and managing technical resources, sub-consultant input, cost and schedule as part of project delivery
  • Broaden your professional practice by working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects while maintaining your focus in hydrogeology.
  • Travel to project sites worldwide, and to other KCB offices in Canada, the US, Australia and Brazil.

 

If you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or Geological Engineering, 10 years of demonstrated hydrogeological, groundwater modeling and field investigation experience, we want to hear from you!

We value your:

  • Experience conducting hydrogeological and contaminated site assessments, seepage analysis and mitigation, groundwater supply development, dewatering evaluations, and hydrogeochemical characterization.
  • Experience in groundwater modeling utilizing FeFLOW and/or MODFLOW hydrogeological software packages.
  • Experience designing, installing and field testing of water wells for aquifer feasibility studies and monitoring projects.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, site assessment guidelines and experience in preparing permit applications.
  • Strong initiative, problem solving ability, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
  • Team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with project teams and clients.
  • Comprehension and application of health, safety and environmental principles, and a commitment to quality management systems.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger S.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with four major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Peru, Brazil, Canada, Australia, the US and the UK.

From Lima, our main regional office in South America, KCB is involved in projects throughout Latin America, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico and Panama. We are a leader in tailings management, dam design, multi-disciplinary civil engineering services, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.

At KCB, the project work is challenging and varied, and there are opportunities for international travel. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package. 

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference number 1717-SA22.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.




   

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