Junior Hydrogeologist

North Vancouver, Canada

January or May 2027

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 more than 50 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, South Africa, and Spain. 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.

Learn more about us at: www.piteau.com

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.

We are seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist to join our Canadian Hydro Group, based in our North Vancouver office, starting in January or May 2027.

• Assisting with borehole logging, installation and maintenance of groundwater wells, hydraulic well testing, and surface and groundwater sampling.

• Supporting the development and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs for mines and contaminated sites.

• Participating in hydrogeologic testing, including step and constant rate aquifer testing, injection testing, airlift testing, and packer testing.

• Assisting with pumping and monitoring well design and construction.

• Interpretation and analysis of hydrogeological monitoring and characterization data.

• Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations.

• Hydrogeology characterization for water supply and wastewater disposal projects.

• Analyze and interpret hydrogeological data using GIS, 3D visualization, and other analytical tools..

• Prepare technical reports, figures, presentations, and data summaries.

• Undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• Registration (or ability to register) as E.I.T. or G.I.T. with EGBC.

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

• Previous relevant geotechnical or hydrogeological consulting and design experience in open pit mines would be considered an asset.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ArcGIS/QGIS, Python, and groundwater analysis or modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, MODFLOW, FEFLOW).

• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations.

• 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

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding co-op opportunity with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com.

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.

We offer a great place to work and an engaging culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development throughout your co-op term.

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

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.

Please no phone calls or agencies.