Parsons Hiring for SENIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST/GROUNDWATER MODELER Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Description:

Ready to be part of team that tackles infrastructure challenges? Want to take your Engineering expertise to the next level to work on tough projects that will make a huge impact on the community?

Parsons is seeking a mid to senior level Hydrogeologist with an emphasis in groundwater modeling, to join our team. Candidate will work with strong, senior technical staff on various environmental and water-resources related projects, specifically providing groundwater modeling and quantitative hydrogeology support for a variety of high-profile clients.

Key Responsibilities

The hydrogeologist/groundwater modeler will contribute to a diverse range of urban drainage and water-related projects with involvement in a broad range of responsibilities including

• Work closely with drainage team and design managers to provide geological and hydrogeologic technical expertise on projects.

• Apply knowledge of geology and hydrogeology to aid development and management of groundwater resources for clients.
• Evaluation and interpretation of test data.
• Interpret and analyze various forms of geologic and hydrogeologic data to build model of the groundwater regime including contamination.
• Participate with a team of engineers to perform groundwater flow and transport modeling in support of project work (environmental, water supply, urban drainage etc.)
• Determine the nature, extent, fate and transport of contaminants and source areas at environmental sites.
• Work independently, exercising professional judgment to develop and recommended solutions that meet client expectations and goals.
• Position will include task/project management and some business development opportunities.
• Provide technical documentation and presentations.
• Produce high quality products on schedule and within budgets in a fast-paced environment

Skills / Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated, numerate individual with a strong interest in hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. This post will suit those who have already established a career in environmental consultancy and are looking to develop to the next level. Specifically, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, such as civil engineering, earth/environmental/geological science, or environmental engineering.
• Candidates having master’s degree in above with specialization in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modeling will be given preference.
• Minimum 10 years of experience of working as hydrogeologist/groundwater modeler in consultancy firm or municipality. Preference will be given to candidates having UAE and GCC experience.
• Must have experience of successful delivery of technical inputs environmental projects in a consultancy setting, including a good understanding of the legislative and policy context of technical work
• Should have gained or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body (ICE or CIWEM).
• Knowledge of different drilling methods, geophysical techniques, and experience implementing hydrogeologic characterization studies including well design and construction,
• Knowledge of packer testing, aquifer testing and analysis and water quality sampling techniques.
• Experience of developing hydrogeological conceptual models and geologic framework models (Leapfrog, Geo-modeler etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise in codes such as MODFLOW and FEFLOW, including inverse modelling using PEST.
• Ability to design implement and supervise Aquifer testing and data evaluation.
• Experience in preparing data analysis sections of consulting project reports is required.
• Should have strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply these to analyzing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges
• Should be able to collaborate effectively as part of a team, but also exhibit initiative in working individually on discrete tasks
• Excellent communication skills, including being able to write high quality, concise reports
• Should have practical experience in at least some of the following: use of MS Office tools (Excel, Access) and use of GIS packages such as ArcGIS.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.