Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Hydrogeologist

Lead the Future of Water Management in Mining Across North America

As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Hydrogeologist in ERM’s Water practice, you will shape how major mining projects understand, manage, and protect water resources. This is a role for a hydrogeologist who wants more than technical work—you want to influence strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help clients make decisions that safeguard communities, ecosystems, and long‑term value. If you’re ready to take a leadership step while staying deeply connected to meaningful, high‑impact technical work, this opportunity was built for you.

You’ll join a team that supports mining clients through every phase of the lifecycle—design, permitting, operations, and closure—and you’ll help define how ERM grows its U.S. water and mining portfolio. Work from a Western U.S. office, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement that fits your life and our business needs.

Our clients rely on ERM to understand groundwater systems, evaluate environmental risks, and develop technically sound strategies that protect natural resources and critical infrastructure. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Hydrogeologist with specialized groundwater modeling expertise, you will deliver high‑quality, defensible work that directly shapes sustainable outcomes in mining, water supply, energy, manufacturing, and beyond.

This role blends technical excellence, strategic influence, and collaboration with some of the most respected hydro geologists in the field—giving you a powerful platform to advance both your expertise and your leadership career.

• Shape the direction and growth of ERM’s Water practice and U.S. mining portfolio.
• Lead hydrogeologic studies and modeling programs that guide critical project decisions.
• Support major mining projects across North America from assessment to closure planning.
• Influence cross‑disciplinary work in environmental impact assessment, permitting, risk, water resources, and site closure.
• Build meaningful, long‑term relationships with clients across sectors, serving as a trusted technical advisor.
• Strengthen ERM’s reputation through excellence in delivery, thought leadership, and client service.

• Bachelor in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of consulting experience in water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting for mining.
• Expertise in hydrometeorology; water balance; geochemical, hydraulic, hydrologic, and environmental water quality modeling.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with demonstrated strength in technical report writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to Health & Safety protocols.
• Deep understanding of mining sector drivers and impact assessment best practices.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent team‑building, influencing skills, integrity, and a client‑service mindset.
• Proficiency in English writing and presentations.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Master or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing modeling data programmatically using Fortran, Python, or R.
• Background in data analytics or visualization tools.
• Experience using Leapfrog or similar 3D geological modeling tools.

• Provide expert hydrogeologic and modeling insights to advance environmental and water resource initiatives.
• Lead development and interpretation of three‑dimensional geological and groundwater flow models to support sound decision‑making.
• Translate complex subsurface systems through clear data visualization, analytical methods, and high‑quality technical deliverables.
• Support field operations and testing programs to build robust conceptual site models.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global specialists to apply advanced modeling approaches and elevate technical best practices.
• Expand ERM’s U.S. water management services and contribute to growth across permitting, impact assessment, risk…