Senior Hydrogeologist

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. We don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably, helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Stantec is seeking dynamic and creative candidates to join our growing Geosciences Team as a Senior Hydrogeologist. The Senior Hydrogeologist will take a technical lead role and execute unsaturated and saturated flow modeling and related projects for mining studies and projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time.

We support clients in all phases of the mining life cycle, from exploration through post‑closure.

• Work with hydro geologists, geochemists, and geotechnical engineers to develop conceptual site models, develop analytical and numerical models of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, and design evapotranspiration cover systems.
• Develop mine water management approaches including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste material impoundments, and groundwater containment/mitigation.
• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings and interface with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub‑contractors, and/or vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Contribute to an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and support hiring new talents.
• International or national travel can be expected.

• Expertise in unsaturated flow modeling using HYDRUS or SVFlux is essential.
• Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
• Strong expertise in evapotranspiration cover design.
• Ability to lead evapotranspiration cover design projects.
• Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations.
• Ability to mentor junior to mid‑level staff.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis.
• Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Be a driver of a positive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Minimum of an M.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work toward a professional registration (PG or PE).

• Pay Range
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  Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $93,800.00 – $ Annually.

Pay Transparency
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In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary
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Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental…