General information

Reference

2025-3967  

Position description

Category

F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Hydrogeologist Engineer

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

Permanent

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.

As part of its missions in the Île-de-France region, BRGM supports the decentralized services of the State and local authorities in all fields related to land and subsoil applications, with a particular focus on groundwater management.

In a context marked by increasing anthropogenic pressures and the effects of climate change, the preservation of both the quantity and quality of groundwater resources is a major issue. These resources account for more than 90% of the region's drinking water supply. The actions undertaken focus primarily on the monitoring of aquifers at the regional scale, improving knowledge (geometry, hydrodynamic functioning), and providing technical support to state services and local authorities responsible for water management.

Job description

Within the regional management team, your main duties will include:

- Leading and conducting studies as part of projects related to water and the environment (quantitative and qualitative resource management, extractable volumes, aquifer potential, interactions between groundwater and rivers, etc.);
- Managing, monitoring, and optimizing the regional piezometric network to ensure a high level of operational efficiency and representativeness of groundwater masses;
- Producing and contributing to reporting on the quantitative status of aquifers (regional and national bulletins);
- Participating in the development of regional activities, particularly in the fields of water and energy transition, especially geothermal energy;
- Responding to requests from state services and local authorities, in coordination with the regional director and experienced hydrogeologists, and providing technical expertise and assessments;
- Promoting and disseminating the results of work (reports, summaries, scientific publications, oral and written communications, participation in working groups, engagement with civil society and the media);
- Actively contributing to the team's output while adhering to the quality management system.

This full-time position, based in Paris (Île-de-France), is part of a 5-member team in the Île-de-France region. You will work closely and regularly with BRGM teams in neighboring regions, as well as with those at the Technical Center in Orléans. Occasional travel within the region and to the Orléans Scientific and Technical Center may be required.

Profile

Requested start date: 2026-07-01
Education: Master's degree
Experience: 5 – 10 years

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:

- A strong preference for collaborative work, including with geographically dispersed teams;
- Autonomy, rigor, and a sense of responsibility;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor communication to a variety of audiences;
- Scientific curiosity and openness to new topics;
- Analytical skills, listening abilities, and initiative to develop activities;
- Excellent writing skills (reports, summaries, scientific articles).

A solid knowledge of regional geology, with a specialization in hydrogeology, as well as an understanding of geothermal energy issues in Île-de-France, would be considered an asset.

Working conditions

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 benefit from several advantages such as a 13th month salary, additional days off compensating for overtime (JRTT), meal vouchers, and holiday and leisure benefits, among others.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 2026-01-18.

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, Ile-de-France, Paris (75)

Location