Hydrogeologist
Location
Arcadis Italia, Assago, Italy.
Context
Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets.
Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering,
project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver
exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built
assets. We are 28,000 people active in over 70 countries that generate more than €3 billion
in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality
of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. www.arcadis.com.
In Italy, Arcadis Environment employs over 60 people and has been operating in the
environmental industry since 1994 as a leader in remediation and provides design and
consultancy services.
The role of Hydrogeologist is a crucial to lead the geological and hydrogeological
components of site characterization and remediation projects as well as provide regulatory
guidance to Project Managers.
Reporting lines
Managing Director, Arcadis Italia.
Job
description
In the role of Hydrogeologist from a technical perspective, physical hydrogeology
(groundwater resource management) will be most prevalent, however there will also be
opportunities to work on contaminant hydrogeology. The role will also have a high level of
client interaction both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a selfmotivated individual with a MSc degree in Geology or Hydrogeology; have 7-10 year track
record in developing technical scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and work changes for
industrial and government clients; and have a desire to grow personally as well as
professionally with each hydrogeology job. Each day, you will lead environmental tasks in
site characterization and remediation systems along with mentoring junior staff.
Key job responsibilities include:
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Requirements
Apply scientific principles to design and implement field programs to characterize
and interpret the geological and geochemical settings of study sites with a focus on
health and safety in all work;
Must be experienced in logging and interpreting overburden, sedimentary and hardrock cores for the purposes of building conceptual site models;
Experience in the development and running of hydrogeological modeling is a
definite asset (Feeflow and Modflow);
Solid skills in physical hydrogeology;
Strong data analysis and presentation skills: technical writing;
Must have experience in the design, implementation and interpretation of aquifer
response (pumping) tests;
Prediction of contaminant mobility as well as design of remedial programs;
Development of conceptual site models for remedial systems;
Work capably with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of meeting project
objectives;
Actively participate in business development efforts and lead hydrogeology specific
business development opportunities.
You are a professional expert in your field with a track record of winning business pursuits
in your area of expertise.
You are inspirational, with an extensive network both within the organization as well as
externally. You have an entrepreneurial personality, thrive on ambiguity and have
exceptional interpersonal skills.
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As you are the Arcadis Italy hydrogeology expert you have a good understanding of internal
capability and experience and can link client needs with the right resources.
Further requirements for this position:
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Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related discipline;
Master degree in hydrogeology is preferred:
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience physical hydrogeology;
Previous experience with contaminant hydrogeology conceptual site models;
Previous experience will have been in the oil & gas, mining, commercial or industrial
sector(s);
Ability to demonstrate a strong record in health and safety, including experience
with behavior-based health & safety programs;
Knowledge of Italian Site Assessment regulations and Environmental Legislation;
Experience with field investigations of various environmental media (soil, soil vapor,
groundwater, sediment, and surface water), data evaluation, and general
remediation technologies;
Must be a member of or qualify for membership with the respective bar;
Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge/technical skills to junior professionals, and
to motivate and lead teams;
Italian native speaker and good English language skills;
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Project Managers and Account Managers;
Business Development Managers;
Arcadis international network.
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Main working
contacts
What do we
offer?
We offer a dynamic challenging job with international focus in a pleasant working climate,
attention to education and a competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority of
the role. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and
freedom for initiatives. Given the international spread of the business a certain level of
flexibility in working hours is important.
Information/
Application
Piero Bernardi (HR Business Partner)
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +39 02 488 41 600
Recruitment agencies need not respond. Details from this vacancy are not to be used
for marketing purposes.
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
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