Job Description

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most reputable engineering and architecture firms, EXP is extremely proud to offer a full suite of multidisciplinary consulting services to our clients. We are also 100% employee-owned, which gives us great flexibility to make many key business decisions at a local level.

As we continue to grow our business and enhance our service offerings locally, we are eagerly seeking a highly motivated, technically competent, and entrepreneurially minded Hydrogeologist to join our Halifax or Sydney office.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Play a key role in a wide variety of physical hydrogeology (and related) projects including environmental site assessments, contaminant hydrogeology studies, hydrogeological logging of drilling programs, well testing, water supply assessments, groundwater modeling, and aquifer testing, characterization and protection measures.
Design and conduct field investigations including groundwater investigations, water sampling, slug/bail and pumping tests, groundwater/surface water sampling, stream flow monitoring, and sediment sampling.
Design and conduct field programs to map hydrogeological features, geological logging, GPS mapping, drilling supervision, and installation of groundwater instrumentation.
Evaluate/interpret groundwater chemical results.
Collaborate with senior specialists to develop remedial and/or risk management options.
Assist in responding to Requests for Proposals and the preparation of cost estimates.
Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
Write and review technical reports.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in earth science/hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geology, or another relevant discipline.
Member in good standing with Geoscientists Nova Scotia or Engineers Nova Scotia.
Knowledge of physical and contaminant hydrogeology, contaminated sites management, remediation and health and safety, and development of drinking water supplies.
Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
Familiarity with common office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
Experience with groundwater and other relevant technical software (e.g., Aqtesolv, AquiferTest, ArcGIS).
Ability to work in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .

About Us

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com .

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

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