Freelance Opportunity – Hydrogeologist (Remote, 12-Month Contract)
Contract Type : Freelance – 12 Months
Location : Fully Remote (collaborating with teams based in Belgium)
Start Date : ASAP or by agreement
Language Requirements : English (required); Spanish or French is a strong plus
About the Role :
A leading European engineering consultancy specializing in underground infrastructure and environmental geosciences is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist to join its team on a fully remote, freelance basis .
This is a 12-month contract supporting large-scale tunneling and infrastructure projects , with a strong focus on hydrogeological modeling and groundwater risk assessment in complex geotechnical environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop, calibrate, and interpret FEFLOW-based groundwater models
- Simulate unsaturated and saturated flow regimes in diverse geological contexts
- Evaluate hydrogeological risks such as groundwater inflows, drawdown, and deformation
- Integrate hydrogeological data into 3D models and geotechnical design processes
- Plan and support field investigations, including piezometer installation and data interpretation
- Monitor construction-phase groundwater behavior and update models accordingly
- Document findings and deliver technical reports in English
Your Profile :
Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field5+ years of hands-on experience in hydrogeology and groundwater modelingProven experience with FEFLOW (essential)Strong understanding of unsaturated flow regimes , confined aquifers, and hydrogeological risk in construction projectsComfortable working independently in a remote settingFluent in English ; proficiency in Spanish or French is a strong advantageExperience with BIM workflows and tools such as Leapfrog, PLAXIS, or ZSoil is a plusWhat’s Offered :
A long-term freelance contract (12 months)100% remote flexibilityInvolvement in technically challenging, high-impact infrastructure projectsA collaborative, multilingual team environmentCompetitive freelance rate based on experienceInterested?
Please send your CV and a short note highlighting your FEFLOW experience and availability to louis.main@g2recruitment.com. We’d love to hear from you!