Parsons Hiring for Senior Hydrogeologist Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Description:

Senior Hydrogeologist

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Hydrogeological Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on a major hydrogeological master plan for a major city within the GCC region

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• BS in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a related field

• Minimum 15 years of experience of working as hydrogeologist/groundwater modeler in consultancy firm or municipality

• Experience in successful delivery of technical inputs environmental projects in a consultancy setting, including a good understanding of the legislative and policy context of technical work

• 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 in 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

• Strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply these to analyzing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges

• Ability 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

• Practical experience in at least some of the following: use of MS Office tools (Excel, Access) and use of GIS packages such as ArcGIS

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree with specialization in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modeling

• Chartership or working towards with a relevant professional body (ICE or CIWEM)

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.