Hydrogeologist - Entry Level
At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We are a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that is critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Hydrogeologist to join our team of Hydrogeologists, Engineers, and Water Resources professionals in our Tampa, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Sunrise, or Coral Gables offices.
This position will consist of a 60/40 mix of field and office assignments, respectively. Fieldwork will include serving as team member working on water sampling, water quality data acquisition, water well rehabilitation, chemical treatment, and water well system construction testing projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to safe work practices and company /client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
- Conduct water sampling and water quality field evaluations
- Support writing of technical proposals and report preparation
- Design and complete environmental assessments
- Conduct aquifer testing and data analysis
- Perform groundwater and contaminant transport modeling
- Conduct dye tracing and karst terrain characterization
- Interpret analytical laboratory results and environmental data
- Support drilling and soil sampling programs
- Develop conceptual site models
- Perform geologic and hydrogeologic investigation
- Perform data analysis and data visualization utilizing GIS and three-dimensional earth visualization software
- Provide technical oversight of well construction and rehabilitation
- Support Project Manager’s planning, execution, and delivery of hydrogeology-related projects
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Some design, permitting, inspection and construction management experience for water supply, monitoring, deep injection and ASR well systems
- Some experience with the oversight of water supply or deep injection well installation contractors
- Some experience with development of hydrogeological characterizations including large well design, groundwater aquifer modeling, characterization, water quality analysis, aquifer test design and analyses, data analyses and technical report writing
- Some experience with processing appropriate paperwork and interacting with clients
- Excellent organizational, technical, leadership, written and oral/written communication and attention to detail skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe, GIS, and database software platforms
- Must pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
- Be able to lift to 50 pounds
- Be able to work in the field in semi-remote locations
- Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Education and Experience
- 0 - 3 years of experience as a Hydrogeologist or Water Resources Engineer
- Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. in Geology is required with M.S. preferred
- FL Geologist in Training (GIT) professional registration is preferred, but not required
- Must be eligible to obtain a Florida Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer License within 2 years
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.