Principal Hydrogeologist

“It’s the technical depth, collaboration, and shared purpose within our team that makes working at AECOM so fulfilling. "Dion Oulton Team Lead - Geosciences and Remediation Services WA 

Come grow with us. 

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. 

Our hydrogeology team partners with clients across the mining, energy, infrastructure and government sectors, delivering technically robust groundwater solutions that support some of Western Australia's major mining, environmental, and civil engineering projects. As a Principal Hydrogeologist , you'll help shape project outcomes, mentor emerging professionals and contribute to the continued growth of our hydrogeology capability.

How you’ll make a difference

-  Lead and deliver complex hydrogeological investigations and groundwater studies across mining, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Western Australia.

- Provide technical leadership through the development and review of conceptual hydrogeological models, groundwater assessments, licensing strategies and regulatory approvals.

-  Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams while leading project delivery from proposal through to completion.

- Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists, contribute to technical excellence initiatives and support business development through proposal preparation and client engagement.

The qualities that help you thrive 

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 

-  Extensive experience delivering complex hydrogeological investigations, groundwater impact assessments and water resource projects within mining, environmental consulting or related industries.

-  Proven technical expertise in hydrogeological conceptualisation, groundwater management, mine dewatering, water supply, regulatory approvals, and groundwater modelling, with a thorough understanding of Western Australian legislation and industry practice.

- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor technical professionals and manage client relationships across multiple projects.

-  Excellent technical writing, problem-solving and communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, proposals and technical reviews.

- Tertiary qualifications in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Science or a related discipline, along with a current manual driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional fieldwork.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.