Staff Hydrogeologist

Job Description

• Compilation, reduction, and analysis of hydrogeologic, geologic, and geotechnical data in support of advanced modeling work using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, and other relevant software and tools.
• Support senior staff in building conceptual and numerical hydrogeologic models.
• Assist with calibration and coupling of geotechnical and hydrogeologic models.
• Additional office duties include preparation of CAD drawings and geologic wireframes, authoring written summaries detailing work conducted, and assisting with preparation of proposals and reports.
• Field work includes well/aquifer testing using a variety of methods, installation of fully grouted piezometers, and installation of open standpipe piezometers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, or related discipline
• 0-4 years' of experience
• Course work/experience using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, FEFLOW, MODFLOW
• The position involves domestic and international travel
• Professional registration considered a plus
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• Ability to travel for field work
• Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with programming languages, including Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++ —a valuable asset in adapting and optimizing processes in a technical consulting environment
• Course work in groundwater modeling and geotechnical or mining engineering is considered a plus
• Ready to work with a safety-first mindset both in and out of the field

Additional Information

Job Skills

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients. Continuously learns and develops new skills.
• Operates with integrity, both internally and externally to the company.
• Works with positive attitude/enthusiasm.
• Cooperates with team members to achieve shared goals. Adaptable to changes in job conditions.
• Able to resolve conflicts constructively. Works with safety as a top priority.
• Open to change and being assigned to short- to long-term projects.
• Results driven. Takes pride in work.
• Ability to evaluate data. Ability to visualize three-dimensional problems.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand documents such as instruction and procedure manuals, safety guidelines, and regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers in English (additional languages are considered a plus).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms, required to sit, walk, talk and hear.
• Required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job at the office the employee frequently will be inside.

Benefits

• Comprehensive full-family medical insurance coverage
• Long-term disability, life insurance
• 401k with 5%+ company matching contribution
• Annual profit-share and merit bonuses
• PTO, Sick leave, and 9 observed holidays
• Paid Maternity and Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Continuing education fund 

Schedule: Full time, normal business hours