Senior Hydrogeologist

Pattle Delamore Partners is a renowned environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence in Aotearoa. Our offices and projects are spread across the country, and we are driven by solving complex infrastructure and environmental challenges. As we continue to grow, we invite experienced professionals to join our team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist to lead our hydrogeological projects. This is a great opportunity to work with a highly specialized team of industry-leading hydrogeologists, geologists, groundwater and surface water engineers across a variety of interesting projects for private and public sector clients.

• Lead hydrogeological conceptualization projects, including conceptual model development, groundwater flow/head contouring, source-pathway-receptor understanding, and surface water – groundwater interaction.
• Conduct hydrogeological technical assessments using 2D and 3D numerical flow and contaminant transport modeling skills, including SEEPW, MODFLOW, and FEFLOW.
• Manage ongoing work from existing clients, develop relationships with new clients, and raise both your personal profile and the company's profile through the presentation of papers at conferences.
• Coordinate staff and subcontractors, liaise with regulators, client contacts, and stakeholders, and control budgets.
• Provide solutions from initial conversation and proposal to development and successful completion.
• Plan, write, and review technical reports.
• Prepare environmental management plans, monitoring plans, and consent applications.
• Write and present expert evidence at hearings.
• Conduct and oversee fieldwork, which may require business travel.

• A geo-science or engineering bachelor's degree, and ideally a post-graduate degree or master's degree, from a well-recognized university in a geoscience-related field, preferably with a specialization/focus in hydrogeology.
• 7+ years of consultancy experience as a hydrogeologist.
• Proven commercial and business development skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• The ability to travel within NZ and occasionally work in remote locations.

At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We're dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top-up for parental leave, and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
• A flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidized membership fees.
• Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
• A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.