Senior Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeling Team Leader

What you'll do

• Manage day-to-day operations of the groundwater modeling team, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality work and acting as the primary contact for project execution.
• Lead and manage technical aspects of groundwater flow and solute transport modeling projects including design, construction, calibration, and application of numerical models as well as conducting sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Lead and manage other aspects of groundwater resources and environmental consulting projects including data acquisition, data analysis, project permitting, and report preparation.
• Manage multiple groundwater resources and environmental consulting projects including cost estimating, proposal preparation, budget tracking, and invoicing.
• Interface with clients as project manager and hydrogeologist for projects, including but not limited to:
• Groundwater resources studies, including hydrology studies to support Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Assured and Adequate Water Supply determinations and Underground Storage Facility (USF) applications
• Remedial investigations/feasibility studies, including water quality hydrology studies to support Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) and Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit applications
• Hydrogeologic characterization in support of developing managed aquifer recharge sites, complete with aquifer impact analyses including projected groundwater mounding and potential mobilization of contaminants in the vadose zone and aquifer
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, and federal and state regulatory personnel including meetings to discuss technical findings and project permitting requirements
• Mentor, supervise, and train hydrogeologists and modelers

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, or environmental science, Master’s degree preferred
• Registered Geologist in AZ; or ability to obtain registration within 12 months
• 10 years in hydrogeology/water resources/groundwater modeling/well design and/or installation/engineering/environmental remediation sectors
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Proficiency in analytical and numerical groundwater modeling software
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems
• Project management experience in groundwater resources or environmental consulting projects
• Efficient proposal writer and solid cost estimator with very proficient technical writing skills
• Capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software Suite skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with inverse modeling using PEST and pilot point parameterization
• Strong communication, information technology, and data management skills
• Advanced proficiency in working with model datasets using text editors, spreadsheets, and computer programs
• Experience interpreting geologic, hydrogeologic and analytical data to develop and use conceptual hydrogeologic and predictive computer models