Hydrogeologist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Water team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Mining

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you’ll do:

Your work will vary from the provision of comprehensive assessments of groundwater resources to practical engineering solutions for mining projects. Your hydrogeological input into our mine water management projects will cover site investigations, monitoring, dewatering, and environmental assessments. Day to day will also look like;

• Undertake hydrogeological assessments including site investigations, the interpretation of data, groundwater conceptualisations and reporting.
• Provide technical experience and expertise in groundwater investigations, management and impact assessment.
• Developing groundwater assessments and drafting technical reports.
• Work closely with clients to understand their challenges and provide trusted, practical advice.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental specialists.

About You

We're looking for a Hydrogeologist with strong consulting or mining industry experience to join our Mine Advisory team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy applying your site knowledge and technical skills to deliver high-quality solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally you will come with the following;

• Bachelor’s degree in a Geoscience discipline or Environmental Sciences
• 2 to 5+ years of professional hydrogeological experience (comparable experience will be considered).
• Proven experience in consulting or the mining industry.
• Site experience with hydrogeological investigations, dewatering operations, monitoring programs, drill supervision and/or water sampling.
• A willingness to undertake fieldwork.

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

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. Why work for us?

• Work on diverse and technically challenging mine water projects across Australia and beyond.
• Join a supportive and growing team of industry-leading specialists.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Access to professional development and pathways to grow your career.
• Be part of a global company with a local focus; we’re future ready.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.