Hydrogeologist (All Levels)

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Location

Santiago, Chile

Start Date

Immediately

Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With over 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

Available Opportunity

Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.

Skills and Responsibilities

Piteau is seeking hydrogeologists of all levels of experience to take on challenging roles in its operations in Peru. We offer the opportunity to work with leading industry professionals and exposure to a wide range of projects, including:

  • Depressurization design of pit slopes and pit drainage for mines in operation and planned.

  • Hydrogeological studies to evaluate environmental impacts and possible mitigation measures in support of environmental management tools (EIA, MEIA, ITS, PIA, among others) for mines in operation and planned.

  • Hydrogeological assessments in support of water supply permitting, and drainage and recovery programs.

  • Development and monitoring of groundwater control programs to ensure compliance with current regulations.

  • Design, supervision and installation of piezometers and wells; as well as planning, supervision and interpretation of hydraulic tests.

  • Design of drainage in specific sectors for the development of civil and industrial infrastructures.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with all or some of the following qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, geology or a field related to hydrogeology courses and/or research (required for all positions).

  • Postgraduate studies: Master in Hydrogeology (desirable).

  • English Intermediate level (desirable).

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working full time as a hydrogeologist in consulting dedicated to mining projects.

  • Strong knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, hydrology and hydrochemistry.

  • Demonstrated experience in the development of hydrogeological models (conceptual and numerical).

  • Software Management: ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Leapfrog, Feflow, Modflow (Groundwater Views and/or Visual Modflow) and programming languages (Python, R or Matlab).

  • Ability to work independently, providing practical solutions, consulting with senior staff to review work and ensure technical excellence.

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organization and planning.

  • Enthusiasm for learning and taking on challenging tasks."

Why Join Piteau?

  • Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders

  • Cutting edge resources

  • Ability to see projects from cradle to grave

  • Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity

  • Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com.

Additional Information

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. 

Apply Now!

We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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