Hydrogeologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Travel as required for the purpose of leading field crews, performing environmental monitoring, or off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies with overnight travel sometimes required
• Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis
• Advanced skills in technical writing
• Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines
• Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require the application of mature knowledge
• Excellent organizational and communication skills: verbal and graphic, business writing, electronic communications and presentations
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in the field at remote sites and work well with others to achieve group results
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables
• Must be able to manage time, be organized, and set priorities
• Practical ability to analyze field and technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, problem solve and ability to make timely decisions
• Positive attitude and a desire for continuous learning.
• Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions
• Possess proficient skills in communication and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Strong technical aptitude.  Solid computer skills are a must. Knowledge of groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling software, GIS, Excel, database software, etc., is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Must pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree from a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on the areas of physical and contaminant transport hydrogeology is preferred; bachelor’s degree required. 
• Experience and/or course work completed in groundwater modeling is required, experience with MODFLOW software is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of hydrogeological experience in consulting, academic, or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic data.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (PG. or PE.)
• Expertise in GIS is required.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication are required (record of publications, project reports, and/or public presentations will be requested)

 Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.