Hydrogeologist x4 - All levels

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks a Hydrogeologist to manage and deliver complex water resource and low-flow studies in Leeds, England. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Hydrogeology and experience with water resources aligned to WINEP. Responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing technical project delivery, and mentoring staff. This is a full-time position offering flexible working arrangements and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• An industry-recognized area of expertise in Hydrogeology focusing on water utilities' obligations.
• Extensive experience producing deliverables within Hydrogeology.
• Sound knowledge of groundwater site characterization and abstraction impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver water resource management projects.
• Oversee and sign off complex technical projects.
• Mentor colleagues and support technical excellence development.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Water resources management

Numerical modelling

Groundwater-Surface water interaction

Education

Good honours degree in earth sciences

Master's degree or doctorate in hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

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 Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, to manage delivery of water resource and low‑flow studies aligned to our clients WINEP commitments, you will play a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team and be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of Geological and Hydrogeological Projects. As part of a project‑focused multidisciplinary team you will also provide functional expertise to water resource management and environmental impact assessments.

Alongside this, you will provide specialist hydrogeological support in the review of hydrogeological datasets, the 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, as well as assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.

Remit and responsibilities will include

• 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 the latest industry and technical innovation.
• Continually engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Development and delivery of 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

• An industry‑recognised area of expertise within Hydrogeology, with a focus on water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utility companies’ obligations under WINEP.
• Extensive experience at producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader Hydrogeology discipline.
• Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to the WINEP.
• A sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, as well as quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
• Comfortable using / supervising / interrogating numerical modelling (such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
• A good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
• A master's degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society London (or similar).

Our values and benefits

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. We value collaboration, safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging, and strive to provide flexible working arrangements, benefits, and global volunteering opportunities to help our clients make the world a better place.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome those seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.

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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