Hydrogeologist

Job Description

REE is a technical leader in Mine Waste and Tailings, focusing on energy, environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are seeking a motivated Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources Team and support our growing project pipeline.

Projects Include:

1. Large Storage Facility Design (New, Existing, Closure)
2. Mine Site Infrastructure Design and Water Management
3. Contaminated Site Groundwater Management
4. Pumped Hydroelectric Projects
5. Mine Dewatering Assessments
6. Civil/Construction Dewatering Assessments
7. Water Balance Studies
8. Environmental Impact Assessments
9. Groundwater Risk Reviews

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute fieldwork programs (drilling, soil testing, groundwater monitoring).
• Critical analysis of groundwater and geological data.
• Geospatial and 3D analysis (GIS, Leapfrog).
• Quantitative groundwater assessments (SEEPW, HYDRUS, MODFLOW, GoldSim).
• Preparation of technical reports, maps, and figures.
• Training in health and safety, and professional development (specialist software training provided).

Education and Licensure:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science/hydrology/engineering.
• Preferred: Postgraduate MSc or similar in hydrogeology.
• Required: 2 years of direct consulting experience or equivalent; effective communication skills.
• Preferred: 5 years of consulting experience, experience with multi-disciplinary teams, strong GIS skills, data handling, fieldwork, Leapfrog, and numerical flow models.

What We Offer:

• Remuneration: Attractive package with benefits.
• Work Arrangements: Hybrid working, monthly RDO, birthday leave, additional annual leave options.
• Perks: Novated lease salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, team building events.
• Culture: Vibrant, diverse workplace with global movement opportunities.

Location: Brisbane, Australia