Senior Hydrogeologist / Geothermal Specialist

ReqID: NEW000293

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist / Geothermal Specialist to join our Americas Geotechnics team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and hands-on delivery across hydrogeology, groundwater and geothermal projects, working with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure, water, energy, buildings and major development projects.

The Opportunity

• Lead and deliver hydrogeological assessments for infrastructure, energy, water, buildings and major development projects.

• Develop conceptual hydrogeological models using geological, geotechnical, groundwater and environmental data to inform engineering design and project decision-making.

• Plan, specify and interpret hydrogeological field investigations, including groundwater monitoring, pumping tests, packer testing, permeability testing and groundwater sampling.

• Undertake groundwater analyses to assess groundwater levels, hydraulic properties, groundwater flow, seepage, inflows and potential impacts from construction and permanent works.

• Evaluate groundwater management strategies for excavations, tunnels, foundations and other below-ground infrastructure, including dewatering, groundwater control and groundwater cut-off measures.

• Develop and review analytical and numerical groundwater models appropriate to project needs, using industry-standard groundwater modelling and data-analysis tools.

• Assess potential effects of groundwater abstraction, drawdown and groundwater-level changes on surrounding ground, structures, utilities, water resources and the wider environment.

• Support the planning and design of Geoexchange/Ground Source Heat Pump systems, involving the assessment of subsurface conditions, groundwater characteristics and geothermal potential.

• Plan and interpret geothermal field investigations and testing programs, including thermal response testing and aquifer testing where applicable.

• Prepare and review hydrogeological and geothermal calculations, technical reports, specifications, investigation scopes, tender documentation and construction-phase technical responses.

• Manage communications with Client and the Project Engineer to understand the project requirements and set clear scopes and budgets for delivery.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, energy, geotechnical and other engineering teams to develop project specific solutions related to groundwater and geothermal systems.

• Support permitting and regulatory activities by providing the technical hydrogeological input required by project and permitting teams.

• Provide construction-phase support, including interpretation of monitoring data, field conditions, contractor submittals and RFIs.

• Coordinate with drilling contractors, specialist subcontractors, testing laboratories and field teams to deliver high-quality investigation and monitoring programs.

• Manage technical workstreams within agreed scope, schedule and budget, identifying technical and delivery risks and communicating these effectively to project teams and clients.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, geologists and hydrogeologists.

• Provide technical input to bids and proposals and support the development of hydrogeology, groundwater and geothermal opportunities across the Americas.

• Provide commercial input through setting of budgets and timelines with external and internal Clients.

• Identify local and regional opportunities to secure Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Geothermal scopes.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients and industry partners.

• Maintain relationships with Hydrogeology and Geothermal engineering leaders across Arup globally.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Groundwater Engineering or a related field preferred.

• Approximately 6+ years of relevant professional experience in hydrogeology, groundwater engineering, geothermal/geoexchange or related consulting work.

• Strong experience developing and interpreting conceptual hydrogeological models from geological, geotechnical and groundwater information.

• Experience planning, supervising and interpreting hydrogeological field investigations and groundwater monitoring programs.

• Experience assessing groundwater flow, permeability, seepage, groundwater inflows and dewatering requirements.

• Experience with analytical groundwater calculations and familiarity with numerical groundwater modelling.

• Experience with geological, groundwater, and spatial analysis software such as MODFLOW, SEEP/W, PLAXIS groundwater analysis, FEFLOW, GIS or similar tools is desirable.

• Experience with geothermal modelling software such as Ground Loop Design (GLD) or similar tools.

• Experience evaluating construction-related groundwater impacts associated with excavations, tunnels, foundations or other below-ground works.

• Experience assessing the potential effects of groundwater changes on adjacent infrastructure, structures, utilities or environmental receptors.

• Experience with geothermal or ground-source heat pump/geoexchange projects is strongly preferred, including subsurface characterization, geothermal feasibility assessment or thermal response testing.

• Familiarity with geothermal systems and the interaction between ground conditions, groundwater and geothermal system performance is desirable.

• Ability to interpret geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological datasets and communicate uncertainties and engineering implications clearly.

• Experience preparing technical reports, calculations, specifications, investigation scopes and construction-phase technical responses.

• Familiarity with groundwater and geothermal permitting requirements is desirable.

• Experience coordinating drilling contractors, specialist subcontractors, laboratories and field teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex groundwater and subsurface issues clearly to multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and regulators.

• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage technical tasks and workstreams, including scope, schedule, budget and multidisciplinary interfaces.

• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical review and guidance.

• Experience supporting bids, proposals and development of new client opportunities is desirable.

• Professional licensure or relevant professional certification is preferred where applicable to the candidate's discipline and location.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

New York City, New York, United States of America Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City, New York is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York City will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

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Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

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