Geohydrology Specialist

Arcadis is the global partner at the forefront of the most impactful projects of our time. We help our clients make sustainable choices through the combination of digital innovation, expertise, and future-oriented skills in areas such as environment, energy, water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. We take that extra step to offer our clients tailored solutions for design, engineering, and consultancy. By utilizing data-driven insights, we shape the natural and built environment together.

With more than 34,000 people, we pool global expertise and tackle challenges such as climate, affordable energy, and livable cities together. We improve quality of life through our presence in more than 30 countries.

• you analyze and assess complex hydro(geo)logical systems and issues;
• you develop, assess, and interpret hydro(geo)logical analyses, models, and studies;
• you advise project teams and clients based on your technical expertise;
• you translate complex technical results into clear conclusions and advice;
• you contribute to innovation in the fields of monitoring, data analysis, modeling, and digitalization;
• you collaborate with specialists from other disciplines, including water quality, ecology, climate adaptation, water safety, and infrastructure;
• you guide and coach junior colleagues on a technical level;
• you contribute to knowledge development and knowledge sharing within the groundwater field.

You will be given plenty of room to further expand your own specialization and to fulfill a technical leadership role within projects.

Our Groundwater team is looking for an experienced Geohydrology Specialist who wants to combine technical depth with socially relevant water challenges. Do you enjoy working on complex hydrogeological issues regarding drinking water, desiccation, climate adaptation, energy transition, nature restoration, or infrastructure? And do you want to contribute to the further development of knowledge, models, and innovative applications within the groundwater field?

As a Geohydrology Specialist, you will work for governments, drinking water companies, and private parties on complex issues, both nationally and internationally. You will investigate and analyze groundwater systems, develop technical solutions, and translate results into substantiated advice. In doing so, we combine hydrogeological knowledge with innovative measurement techniques, data analysis, modeling, and digitalization. You will be given the space to deepen your expertise while simultaneously sharing knowledge with colleagues and clients.

Our expertise focuses on, among other things:

• National planning & nature: WFD challenges, stream valley restoration, and channels;
• Drinking water extraction: ASV explorations and permitting processes;
• Fresh-saltwater issues: upconing, saltwater intrusion, and dispersion;
• Soil energy & groundwater contamination: WKO systems and solute transport;
• Infra, civil & water safety: pumping, drainage, and groundwater management.

We are looking for a specialist who brings technical expertise in one or more of these subjects and wants to develop this further.

We are looking for an experienced Geohydrology Specialist with:

• a completed HBO or WO degree in hydro(geo)logy, civil engineering, earth sciences, environmental science, or a similar field;
• 7+ years of relevant work experience within groundwater or water-related projects;
• demonstrable technical experience with hydro(geo)logical analyses, studies, and/or models;
• an affinity for data analysis, modeling, and digital developments within the field;
• the ability to analyze complex technical issues and translate them understandably to clients and project teams;
• strong communication skills;
• good command of the Dutch and English languages.

Experience within one or more of our technical groundwater themes is a plus.

We achieve our goals by enabling everyone to get the best out of themselves. We believe that everyone's contribution matters. That is why we pioneer with an approach based on your skills and build a 'Skills Powered Organisation'. With your unique experience and expertise, you will map out your own career path. Together we maximize impact! Your work makes the difference. Whatever role you play, you help provide sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Leave your mark on your career, your colleagues, clients, your life, and the world around you. On our website, you can read the blogs of Arcadians to find out how we do this.

Arcadis offers you a position with a lot of freedom to independently shape your work in an ambitious and driven team. In addition to a great work culture, we have also included excellent employment conditions, including:

• 30 days of leave with full-time employment, with the possibility to buy or sell extra days.
• Employees may use the NS business card for private use free of charge.
• Additional arrangements regarding partner parental leave and paid parental leave.
• Possibility for hybrid working, facilitated by an appropriate home office allowance and a professionally equipped workspace at home.
• Good pension scheme with the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), where Arcadis pays the largest part of the premium.
• Opportunities to follow courses and training, access to our extensive Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

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