[Hiring] Groundwater Modeler @AKP Recruiting

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Senior Groundwater Modeler to support groundwater, mine permitting, hydrogeologic, environmental remediation, and water-resource projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region and western United States.

The Senior Groundwater Modeler will develop and apply conceptual and numerical groundwater models to evaluate:

• Groundwater flow
• Water availability
• Contaminant fate and transport
• Potential impacts associated with mining, groundwater development, and environmental projects

The position will involve integrating field data, hydrogeologic information, geologic interpretation, GIS data, and numerical modeling to develop technically sound solutions for clients.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the existing groundwater modeling team, hydrogeologists, engineers, geologists, project managers, and other technical staff and will have opportunities to participate in projects from initial investigation and data collection through modeling, interpretation, reporting, and client delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in hydrogeology, geology, or geological engineering (preferred).

Requirements

• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional groundwater modeling experience, including collaboration with in-house professionals, contractors, third-party consultants, and field personnel.
• Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG), Professional Geologist (PG), or Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the applicable state they may be working in (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with MODFLOW 6 model development and automation using FloPy and advanced MODFLOW 6 packages.
• Deep understanding of groundwater flow mechanisms, aquifer systems, and quantitative hydrogeologic analysis.
• Proficiency in spatial analysis using ArcGIS, coupled with programming capabilities in Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of authoring rigorous technical reports.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Employee Sponsored 401k.
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP) providing company ownership to all employees at no cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand Groundwater Modeling Team Capabilities.
• Support firm growth by partnering with senior leadership on business development initiatives.
• Construct, calibrate, and execute 3D groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Synthesize diverse geologic, hydrologic, pumping, and water-quality data to build robust conceptual site models (CSMs).
• Interpret complex hydrogeologic field data and leverage GIS, Python, MATLAB, or R.
• Author comprehensive model documentation, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Support the design of groundwater investigations and aquifer testing programs.
• Maintain meticulously organized project files, calculation logs, and model documentation for QA/QC reviews.

Work Environment

The position will primarily involve office-based technical work, including groundwater modeling, data analysis, GIS, report preparation, and project coordination. Periodic field work and travel to project sites may be required to confirm field conditions.