Senior Hydrogeologist​/Senior Environmental Engineer

Senior Hydrogeologist / Senior Environmental Engineer

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Department: Geoscience
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Guelph, ON
Compensation: $116,000 - $145,000 / year

Job Overview

RWDI is seeking an energetic Senior Hydrogeologist / Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Geoscience team in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical liaison with clients with or without Project Manager involvement.
• Assumes ultimate responsibility for technical integrity of projects and ensuring product quality meets RWDI standards and client expectations.
• Ensures project risks are within RWDI’s standard parameters.
• Technical review of proposals and deliverables prior to client submission.
• Represent the company on liability issues and provide expert analysis or testimony at hearings.
• Participate in marketing assignments or business development initiatives requiring comprehensive technical background.
• Act as a technical leader within the practice area (presenting at conferences, conducting webinars, publishing papers).
• Actively participate in industry/professional organizations, associations, committees.
• Participate in business or strategic planning of the company or Geoscience business unit.
• Mentor, coach, and provide subject matter expertise in training plan execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years consulting experience focusing on hydrogeology, contaminant hydrogeology, groundwater engineering, environmental compliance, or excess soil management.
• Experience completing hydrogeological investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, and/or groundwater resource development.
• Post‑secondary education in hydrogeology, engineering, or earth sciences.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer - Ontario (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist of Ontario (P.Geo.).

Additional Attributes Considered an Asset

• Strong comprehension of Ontario environmental legislation and regulations.
• Qualified Person per O. Reg. 153/04 for environmental site assessments and/or excess soils.
• Experience providing expert testimony and litigation support.

Must Have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people and team collaboration skills.
• Proven organizational, decision‑making, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and independent problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Practical problem‑solving aptitude and judgment.
• Drive to continuously improve processes and efficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Opportunity to redefine possibilities.
• Salary range: $117,600 - $154,000.
• Group health benefits.
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account.
• Abundance of career paths and advancement opportunities.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI does not use artificial intelligence tools in our screening or assessment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.