General information

Reference

2025-3861  

Position description

Category

F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Hydrogeologist – Project Manager

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

CDI

Context and contributions of the position

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France. BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

The missions of the team on Groundwater Data and Repositories of the Water Directorate (DE/DRE) are to acquire, qualify, manage, disseminate and map data on groundwater to improve knowledge of hydrogeological systems and their functioning for optimized management of water resources in a context of global change.

Job description

Your missions will focus on:

- Initiate, manage and implement national and international projects to disseminate and promote water data;
- Contribute to requests from government departments for expert appraisals; - Represent BRGM in national and international working groups;
- Develop innovative approaches to technological/conceptual breakthroughs within the multi-disciplinary projects or themes of the DE/DRE team ;
- Develop and maintain your national/international network of partners to initiate research projects (regional, national and European) and support public policies in line with the team's themes.

Profile

Requested start date: 01/02/2026
Contract type: CDI
Education: BAC +5
Experience: 10-15

You will mobilize the following skills:

- Knowledge of the scientific and technical issues and challenges associated with water data; -
- Expertise in qualitative and quantitative hydrogeology;
- Knowledge in data management; - Know-how and successful experience in setting up and managing projects ;
- Good knowledge of European directives and national water policy
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Working conditions

Full time position.
Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.
Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.
At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 21/09/2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location