Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Glasgow seeks Hydrogeologists at all levels to manage water resource studies and support environmental assessments. The ideal candidates are experienced in Hydrogeology, hold advanced degrees, and are proficient with groundwater modelling tools. This full-time role supports hybrid working and fosters a collaborative environment to tackle critical water resource challenges.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• Industry recognised expertise within Hydrogeology, focusing on water resources and low-flow studies.
• Extensive experience producing a wide range of deliverables in Hydrogeology.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation and quantitative groundwater impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of water resource and low-flow studies.
• Oversee complex pieces of work, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that meet industry requirements.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Water resource management

Groundwater modelling

Team leadership

Education

Good honours degree in Earth Sciences

Master's degree or doctorate in Hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels | Jacobs

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Working closely with the Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, you will manage the delivery of water resource and low‑flow studies aligned to our client WINEP commitments, playing a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team. You will be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of Geological and Hydro‑geological Projects, provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments, and offer specialist hydrogeological support in the review of datasets, identification of groundwater‑surface water interaction, formulation of conceptual site models, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring schemes, groundwater model interrogation, signal test design and analysis, and assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.

Remit and responsibilities

• Work with and lead a collaborative, industry‑leading multidisciplinary team, e.g. hydrologists, hydro‑morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists etc.
• Oversee, review and sign off complex pieces of work, ensuring all solutions are in line with project requirements.
• Lead and actively contribute to technical excellence development, maintaining subject‑matter expert status by keeping up to date with latest industry and technical innovation.
• Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that both meet and exceed current and future industry requirements.
• Act as Project Verifier on local / regional and national projects.
• Oversee the submission of complex technical papers to clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Industry recognised expertise within Hydrogeology, focusing on water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utility companies’ obligations under WINEP.
• Extensive experience producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader Hydrogeology discipline.
• Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to WINEP.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
• Comfortable using, supervising, and interrogating numerical modelling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
• Good honours degree in Earth Sciences, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in Hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society of London (or similar).

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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