Principal Hydrogeologist / Principal Geochemist
Core
Senior technical and leadership role leading complex groundwater, geochemical, and contaminated site projects for oil and gas, mining, and major industrial clients in Queensland.
Role type
Principal Hydrogeologist / Principal Geochemist
Builds
Conceptual site models, fate and transport assessments, risk-based evaluations, groundwater monitoring programs, aquifer tests, numerical models, and remediation strategies.
Domain
Environmental consulting, hydrogeology, geochemistry, oil and gas, mining
Required skills
Groundwater modeling, geochemical analysis, contaminated site assessment, mine water management, closure planning, regulatory compliance (Queensland/Australia), project management, team leadership, technical report authoring
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology/Geology/Environmental Science/Engineering, business development, proposal preparation
Technologies
Numerical modeling software, groundwater monitoring equipment, geochemical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Provide senior technical oversight on complex groundwater and contaminated site projects; lead development of conceptual site models and risk-based evaluations; design and review groundwater monitoring programs and numerical models; act as Project Director managing scope, budget, and technical quality; mentor multidisciplinary teams; engage with regulators and clients; support business development and strategic pursuits
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities