Principal Technical Consultant, Senior Hydrogeologist

Lead technical execution for major environmental assessments and permitting programs tied to large‑scale capital developments.

Serve as a trusted client advisor—strengthening long‑term relationships and expanding ERM’s market presence through excellence in delivery and strategic guidance.

Mentor, develop, and inspire a growing hydrogeology technical team.

Drive innovation and integrated water solutions by collaborating with ERM’s global network of water resources experts.

Contribute to—and help shape—the future of ERM’s environmental impact assessment, permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management services.

Bachelor’s degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or related field.

Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction and eligible to sign reports in Alberta and British Columbia.

6+ years of consulting experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology, including groundwater impact assessment, groundwater resource management, permitting, aquifer management, groundwater supply evaluation, hydrogeochemistry, and contaminant site assessment.

Hands‑on experience designing and executing hydrogeological field programs (monitoring wells, drilling oversight, groundwater sampling, hydraulic testing including slug, step, and pumping tests).

Strong analytical skills in hydrogeological data interpretation (aquifer properties, sustainable yield, inflows, fate and transport).

Ability to develop coherent, defensible conceptual site models.

Application of hydrogeology principles for mining, oil & gas, and industrial sites.

Excellent technical writing skills, with experience preparing complex reports and winning proposals, and mentoring junior team members.

Demonstrated ability to build client trust, influence decision‑making, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to groundwater and mining sector permitting.

Established reputation and credibility with clients and regulators.

Collaborative mindset, integrity, and commitment to contributing to ERM’s success as a global organization.

8+ years of consulting experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology, including groundwater impact assessment, groundwater resource management, permitting, aquifer management, groundwater supply evaluation, hydrogeochemistry, and contaminant site assessment.

Experience with groundwater numerical modelling (MODFLOW, FEFLOW).

Experience hiring, managing, and developing technical teams.

Demonstrated history of business development success, including proposal strategy and client growth.

Serve as the lead hydrogeologist for technical execution of environmental assessments and permitting programs for major capital projects.

Delegate work, manage project performance, and provide senior technical review to ensure delivery meets scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

Lead, mentor, hire, and inspire hydrogeology team members to support long‑term team success.

Advance ERM’s integrated water management and hydrogeology…