[Hiring] Senior Groundwater Modeler @f5dbfa14-e15f-4bb6-9c46-2ff053e9f9f5

Role Description

WET is 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

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Preferred Education: Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in hydrogeology, geology, or geological engineering.
• Required Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of professional groundwater modeling experience, including collaboration with in-house professionals, contractors, third-party consultants, and field personnel.
• Preferred Certifications & Licenses: Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG), Professional Geologist (PG), or Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the applicable state they may be working in.

Requirements

• Communication and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced Groundwater Modeling: Experience with MODFLOW 6 model development and automation using FloPy and advanced MODFLOW 6 packages.
• Applied Hydrogeology & Conceptualization: Deep understanding of groundwater flow mechanisms, aquifer systems, and quantitative hydrogeologic analysis.
• Project-Specific Applications: Demonstrated experience executing modeling scopes for complex scenarios.
• Data Analysis & GIS: Proficiency in spatial analysis using ArcGIS, coupled with programming capabilities in Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Professional Communication & Execution: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of authoring rigorous technical reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Expanding Groundwater Modeling Team Capabilities: Collaborate with the existing groundwater modeling team providing technical insight and assistance.
• Business Development: Support firm growth by partnering with senior leadership on business development initiatives.
• Numerical Modeling & Simulation: Construct, calibrate, and execute 3D groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Conceptual Site Development: Synthesize diverse geologic, hydrologic, pumping, and water-quality data.
• Data Analysis & Workflow Automation: Interpret complex hydrogeologic field data and leverage GIS, Python, MATLAB, or R.
• Technical Reporting & Communication: Author comprehensive model documentation, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Project Execution & Field Support: Support the design of groundwater investigations and aquifer testing programs.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: 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.

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.

Application Requirements

The application process requires candidates to submit a résumé and cover letter. Cover letters can be uploaded in the attachments section under the résumé section or with the résumé. Please ensure both documents are uploaded before submitting your application.

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.