Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist

The Opportunity

Fugro Australia is seeking a motivated Hydrogeologist to join our Land Business Line in the Pacific region. In this role, you will provide accurate, practical and customised hydrogeological services to clients across a diverse range of projects. You will support the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and reporting of groundwater and geological data, helping to develop technically robust, client-focused solutions.

Working with moderate autonomy and guidance from senior team members, you will contribute to the delivery of low to moderately complex hydrogeological investigations. You will apply sound technical judgement, maintain high-quality standards in your work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

·Hydrogeological Investigations

·Plan and undertake hydrogeological field investigations, including drilling supervision, bore construction oversight, geological logging, groundwater monitoring, groundwater sampling and pumping-test supervision.

·Analyse and interpret groundwater-level, water-quality, pumping-test and aquifer data.

·Prepare hydrogeological assessments, technical reports, groundwater licence application support documents and regulatory approval documentation.

·Undertake groundwater-supply, dewatering, design groundwater-level and aquifer-characterisation assessments.

·Support Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) suitability assessments, including groundwater data reviews, GIS-based mapping and hydrochemical data interpretation.

·Perform quality-control checks on your own technical work and, where required, provide support to junior team members.

·Apply prescribed technical, safety and quality procedures throughout fieldwork and reporting activities.

Project Support

·Prepare scopes of work, field programs, budgets and project documentation for groundwater investigations.

·Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams.

·Support project delivery across mining, infrastructure, water supply, land development and environmental projects.

·Contribute to the development of practical client solutions by contextualising field and analytical data.

·Assist with the training and day-to-day technical support of entry-level colleagues, sharing knowledge, procedures and good practice.

·Build an understanding of Fugro’s systems, project-delivery processes and client requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

·A degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science or a related discipline.

·Experience in hydrogeological investigations, groundwater monitoring and field-based geological or environmental work.

·An understanding of groundwater systems, aquifer testing, groundwater quality and hydrogeological data interpretation.

·Experience preparing technical reports and communicating findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

·Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

·The ability to work independently in the field while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

·A willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel as project requirements demand.

Why Fugro?

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, providing essential insights that support safe, sustainable and efficient development across land, marine and energy environments. You will join a collaborative technical team and have the opportunity to develop your expertise across a broad range of groundwater and land-based projects.