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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Our National Hydrogeology and Geothermal Team specialize in groundwater characterization, numerical groundwater modelling, groundwater resource assessment and impact analysis, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal potential assessment, thermal response testing, and geothermal system design. We support a wide range of sectors across AtkinsRéalis, including transportation, infrastructure, water, defence, mining, industrial, nuclear, and power & renewables.

We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to operate on the senior technical career track, providing advanced technical leadership, oversight, and assurance on complex projects nationally. This role is intended for a highly experienced professional recognized internally and externally for technical judgement, regulatory credibility, and scientific excellence, without formal line‑management accountability.

Location - Calgary, AB

Your role

  • Act as a senior technical specialist/subject‑matter expert in hydrogeology and related disciplines.
  • Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models, investigation programs, and numerical groundwater modelling approaches to ensure alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations.
  • Provide senior technical review and quality assurance of hydrogeology deliverables, methodologies, and interpretations.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulators.
  • Provide senior technical input to permitting, environmental assessments, remediation strategies, and water‑resource decision‑making.
  • Contribute to project scoping, risk identification, proposal development, and client discussions from a technical leadership perspective.
  • Support technical innovation, service development, and strategic initiatives within the national hydrogeology and geothermal practices.
Sciences

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153504

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related earth‑science discipline.
  • Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing with the relevant provincial regulatory body in Canada.
  • Typically 15–20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience, with demonstrated senior technical advisor responsibilities. Experience with numerical groundwater modelling and/or geothermal systems is a strong asset.
  • Proven ability to author, review, and defend high‑quality technical deliverables and clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal groundwater, water‑resources, and environmental regulations.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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