Advanced Reactive Transport Modeler – AtkinsRéalis

Title of the Job: Advanced Reactive Transport Modeler

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Job DescriptionAdvanced Reactive Transport ModelerAre you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!AtkinsRéalis’ Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.We are seeking an Advanced Reactive Transport Modeler to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and to support our growth to align with the demand to supply responsibly sourced critical minerals. The Environmental Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of environmental professionals and engineers and will be involved in a small- and large-scale projects across the country and internationally. The work will include environmental site assessment, remediation, water treatment, risk management and waste management associated with development, operations, decommissioning, closure, and monitoring at mining and metallurgical sites.This opportunity will be to support the M&M business located in any of the major cities of Canada: Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary.Your role within the team:

• Develop and implement advanced reactive transport models to simulate geochemical processes in mining contexts.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to inform model development and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists, to integrate modeling results into practical applications.
• Lead field studies and laboratory experiments to gather data for model calibration and validation.
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings to stakeholders and the scientific community.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in hydrological, hydrogeological and geochemical modeling and apply innovative techniques to improve model accuracy and efficiency.
• Support and/or lead the development of coupled climatological, hydrological, hydrogeological and geochemical models to identify potential impacts of climate change on watersheds and mitigations including CO2 sequestration for various sectors.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Geochemistry, Environmental Science, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with 5-10 years of applied experience in reactive transport modeling and geochemical processes.
• Relevant professional designation (P.Geo., P.Eng.) or eligibility status in Canada.
• Proven expertise in numerical modeling techniques including Finite Element Methods, Finite Volume Methods, Finite Difference Methods, Moving Boundary Simulations, and Geochemical Reactive Transport of contaminants in subsurface environments.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience in handling large, complex datasets and applying geochemical modeling tools such as PHREEQC, TOUGHREACT, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present and explain technical information to multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $93,400 – $128,400 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Company Name: AtkinsRéalis

Salary: $93400 – 128400 per year

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