General information

Reference

2025-3772  

Position description

Category

F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Hydrogeological 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 BRGM's activities in the Centre-Val de Loire region, the regional directorate provides support to the decentralized state services and local authorities in all areas related to the applications of the land and subsoil, particularly in the field of groundwater and its various components.

This support is provided in a context where anthropogenic pressures and those related to climate change require particular attention to both the quantitative and qualitative status of the groundwater resource.

This objective involves monitoring the aquifers throughout the Centre-Val de Loire region, improving knowledge (geometry, dynamic functioning), and providing technical support to the state services or local authorities responsible for water management.

Job description

Your key duties will be to:

- Leading specific studies on water and the environment (resource management, extractable volumes, aquifers, river-groundwater relationships, etc.);
- Contributing to research on the management and protection of groundwater in relation to surface waters and climate change;
- Monitoring the quantity of groundwater in the Loire-Bretagne basin and coordinating the network of hydrogeologists in the basin;
- Developing regional activities related to water, the environment, and natural risks by initiating new projects;
- Responding to requests from state services and local authorities in consultation with the regional director and experienced hydrogeologists, and providing expert assessments when necessary;
- Modeling groundwater flow to anticipate the impact of droughts and climate change;
- Promoting and disseminating results (reports, meetings, scientific publications, various communications);
- Actively contributing to the team's output while adhering to the quality management system.

Profile

Requested start date : asap
Education : MSc or equivalent higher education qualification
Experience : 10 – 15 years

You should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Mastery of the various disciplines involved in the water cycle (hydrogeology, hydrology, hydrodynamics, hydrogeochemistry) and hydrogeological processes;
- Ability to organize and lead field missions focused on water resources (e.g., borehole monitoring, water level and flow rate measurements) and water quality (e.g., sampling, on-site analyses);
- Excellent writing skills (reports, summaries, and possibly scientific articles);
- Familiarity with data management and GIS tools (QGIS);
- Experience or interest in data management, particularly piezometric data (e.g., databases and data validation routines) and the instrumentation used in hydrogeology;
- Ability to work independently, attention to detail and a sense of accountability;
- Strong analytical skills, listening abilities, and a proactive attitude toward developing research activities;
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to adapt your communication to different audiences;
- Interest in collaborative work in multi-disciplinary teams (hydrogeologists, geologists, geophysicists, socio-economists, etc.) and engaging with participants across different locations.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 2025/05/04.

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.

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Working conditions

Full-time position, based in Orléans, with regular travel expected within the Centre-Val de Loire region. Travel to other regions, and potentially internationally, may also be considered.

Without altering the nature of the work, the assignment for this position may evolve while remaining within the Orléans Scientific and Technical Center, depending on organizational needs and opportunities.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, meal vouchers, holiday and leisure options.

Position location

Job location

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

Location