Senior Hydrogeology Engineer

Senior Hydrogeology Engineer
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Senior Hydrogeology EngineerJob detailsPosted
02 November 2026
Start date
30 November 2026
LocationVancouver
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Project Management
Reference170913
Job Function Engineer
Job descriptionTRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a
Senior Hydrogeological Site Engineer
to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the Greater Vancouver area.
This role is ideal for an experienced hydrogeological professional who enjoys working in the field and collaborating closely with contractors, engineers, environmental specialists, and project stakeholders throughout construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC), supporting groundwater management systems and ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
Responsibilities:Support the delivery of Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) on major infrastructure projects.
Act as the Engineer of Record (EOR), or support the EOR, for hydrogeological systems and groundwater‑related works.
Conduct field reviews and site inspections to verify construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, permit requirements, and project objectives.
Monitor groundwater conditions and evaluate the performance of dewatering systems, recharge systems, seepage controls, and discharge requirements.
Review contractor submissions including RFIs, technical queries, shop drawings, dewatering plans, groundwater monitoring plans, inspection and test plans, and temporary works documentation.
Identify technical and constructability issues and work collaboratively with project teams to develop practical solutions while maintaining design intent and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, environmental specialists, inspectors, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of construction.
Review groundwater monitoring data, instrumentation records, field measurements, and as‑built documentation.
Support QA/QC processes, compliance verification, deficiency tracking, commissioning activities, and project close‑out documentation.
Prepare field review reports, site observations, monitoring summaries, and technical documentation.
Participate in construction coordination meetings, technical workshops, site safety initiatives, and project planning activities.
Perform additional tasks as required.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeological engineering, site engineering, construction support, groundwater management, or Engineering Services During Construction.
Demonstrated experience supporting groundwater monitoring programs, dewatering systems, and construction‑phase engineering activities.
Experience working on transportation, marine, tunnelling, heavy civil, industrial, or other major infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of groundwater flow, seepage, dewatering systems, recharge systems, instrumentation, monitoring programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, contractor submissions, RFIs, technical queries, and project documentation.
Familiarity with QA/QC programs, non‑conformance reporting, deficiency management, and construction documentation systems.
Strong communication, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound engineering judgement in active construction environments.
Experience with digital field reporting systems, groundwater monitoring databases, and document control platforms is considered an asset.
Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Compensation:$109,000 - $159,000 annually plus benefits.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race;
color;
age;
sex;
sexual orientation;
gender identity;
religion;
nationalorigin;
disability;
veteran status;
genetic information;
or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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