Environmental Hydrogeologist
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Job Title: Environmental Hydrogeologist
Department: Environmental
Job Location: Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Req Id: 637
Posting Start Date: 9/23/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
In this role you will have a key role in developing and delivering hydrogeology projects from the proposal stage through final delivery. Working directly with all levels of environmental staff, from field teams to other Project Managers, Senior Staff, and Department Management as required, you will participate in design, day-to-day project work, take on project management responsibilities and provide technical input and guidance on proposals, field investigation plans, system designs, tender document preparation, contract administration, and troubleshooting. You will serve as a technical resource to ensure quality planning, execution, and documentation for hydrogeology work, sometimes collaborating with teams from multiple offices.
Key Responsibilities
To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
Department: Environmental
Job Location: Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Req Id: 637
Posting Start Date: 9/23/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
In this role you will have a key role in developing and delivering hydrogeology projects from the proposal stage through final delivery. Working directly with all levels of environmental staff, from field teams to other Project Managers, Senior Staff, and Department Management as required, you will participate in design, day-to-day project work, take on project management responsibilities and provide technical input and guidance on proposals, field investigation plans, system designs, tender document preparation, contract administration, and troubleshooting. You will serve as a technical resource to ensure quality planning, execution, and documentation for hydrogeology work, sometimes collaborating with teams from multiple offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment, design and control of groundwater systems related to groundwater supply, geothermal, contaminant assessment remediation, hydrogeochemistry and construction dewatering/depressurization
- Executing multiple hydrogeological projects from the proposal stage through completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving environmental, solid waste, geotechnical, flood control and hydroelectric sectors
- Support physical hydrogeology components for local and regional projects, including technical contributions and preparation of reports
- Frequent and active interaction with local and regional teams of groundwater professionals
- Travel to project sites as needed depending on project/client requirements
- Working collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensuring that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met
- Collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:
- 5+ years of technical experience
- A post-graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in Hydrogeology/Geology, or a related field, is desirable
- Preference to be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and/or Calgary, as well as other Canadian provinces
- Previous consulting experience is preferred
- Strong organization and planning skills; strong data analysis and technical writing skills. Ability to present information concisely and clearly. Focus on quality and technical excellence
- Candidate must have prior pertinent experience working collaboratively and co-operatively with team members
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional career development
- Experience with well test analyses in a variety of applications and geological settings using industry-standard software including FEFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, AQTESOLV, and AQUACHEM
- Experience with hydrogeological projects surrounding mining operations, such as aquifer depressurization and dewatering, injection and disposal and mine pit inflows is an asset
- Experience with groundwater monitoring programs for regulatory purposes, large-scale environmental impact assessments, and well licencing applications is an asset
- Previous field experience involving hydrogeological assessments, including drilling, hydraulic testing and design for applications such as well field layout and optimization is an asset
- Experience working with Indigenous clients is an asset
- Ability to travel to sites as needed
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
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Responsibilities
Develop and deliver hydrogeology projects from proposal through completion, including groundwater system assessment, design, and control across environmental, geotechnical, solid waste, flood control, and hydroelectric work. Provide technical input and project management, prepare reports and project documentation, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Applicants should have at least five years of technical experience and a postgraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, or a related field is desirable; professional engineering or geoscience registration or eligibility is preferred. Consulting experience, strong planning, data analysis, technical writing, collaboration, and well-test analysis using industry-standard software are sought, while mining, monitoring, field assessment, Indigenous client, travel, and valid driver’s license experience are assets or requirements as specified.
Skills
- Hydrogeology
- Groundwater Assessment
- Groundwater System Design
- Well Test Analysis
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Contaminant Assessment and Remediation
- Hydrogeochemistry
- Construction Dewatering
- Aquifer Depressurization
- Field Investigation Planning
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Total Compensation Package
- Benefits Package
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Hydrogeology
- Groundwater Supply
- Geothermal
- Contaminant Assessment
- Remediation
- Hydrogeochemistry
- Construction Dewatering
- Aquifer Depressurization
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Well Test Analysis
- FEFLOW
- Visual MODFLOW
- AQTESOLV
- AQUACHEM
- Mining Operations
- Mine Pit Inflows
- Hydraulic Testing
- Well Field Layout
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Well Licensing
- Field Investigation
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Contract Administration
- Quality Objectives
- Geotechnical
- Solid Waste
- Flood Control
- Hydroelectric