Principal Hydrogeologist / Principal Geologist

About the role

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. Our mining practice supports projects throughout the full life cycle, from exploration and baseline studies through permitting, closure, reclamation, and long-term environmental stewardship. SLR is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist or Principal Geologist to join our growing practice in Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to guide technical excellence, develop client relationships, mentor staff, and expand SLR's mine water, hydrogeology, baseline characterization, and environmental remediation services throughout Alaska and North America. The successful candidate will be recognized for their expertise in hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater resource evaluations, mine permitting support, environmental baseline programs, and closure/remediation strategies. This individual will help shape the future growth of SLR's mining services while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Technical Director for hydrogeologic and environmental projects supporting mining developments.
• Lead groundwater characterization, aquifer testing, water balance assessments, seepage investigations, groundwater-surface water interaction studies, and predictive hydrogeologic modeling.
• Provide senior technical oversight for mine water management, dewatering systems