Carlin - Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist

Careermine

Carlin (NV)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision plan
401k with employer match
Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Junior Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance and dewatering-related monitoring at the Carlin operation. You will collaborate with site and regulatory teams to assess groundwater and surface water impacts, interpret data, and help advance model updates and study work.

The role emphasizes field sampling, data quality, and reporting within a safety‑driven environment, with opportunities to contribute to water

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field is required.
  • 3–5 years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, engineering, or dewatering preferred.
  • 1–3 years of direct experience in environmental compliance, including field sampling and monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with site, corporate, and consulting teams to identify and address potential surface and groundwater quantity and quality impacts due to mining activities.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance for Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plans, Seeps & Springs Monitoring Plans, Water Pollution Control Permits, NPDES Permits and other water mitigation plans.
  • Assist in interpretation and reporting of monitoring data and findings.
  • Manage and develop recurring technical model updates and study work, including engagement with regulators and approvals.
  • Conduct monitoring tasks using site protocols, including well water level monitoring, surface water flows, and water quality sampling.

Skills

Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Environmental Engineering
Data Analysis
MS Office
GIS
EQuIS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology or related field
3–5 years of experience in hydrology/hydrogeology/engineering
Experience with dewatering preferred

Tools

GIS software
EQuIS
Spreadsheet tools (MS Excel)

Job description

Position Description:

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

We are looking for a Junior Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental Team at the Carlin operation. This team is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining. Due to the extensive dewatering effort and reoccurring study work at the mine site, Carlin is seeking an individual to maintain compliance with environmental monitoring associated with dewatering activities and assist in management in reoccurring site characterization and study work.

At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with site, corporate, and consulting teams to identify and address potential surface and groundwater quantity and quality impacts due to mining activities
  • Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained for the following programs: Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plans, Seeps & Springs Monitoring Plans, Water Pollution Control Permits, National Pollution Discharge Elevation Systems Permits and other associated water mitigation and monitoring plans, as assigned.
  • Assist in the interpretation and reporting of monitoring data and findings.
  • Assist in the management and development of reoccurring technical model updates and study work (i.e. Pit Lake Studies, Groundwater Model updates, etc.) including engagement with regulators and gaining regulatory approvals for required studies.
  • Conduct monitoring tasks (as necessary) using the site's established monitoring protocols and mitigation thresholds. This includes well water level monitoring, surface water flows, water quality sampling, and other monitoring criteria established in the mine's water monitoring programs.
  • Ability to manage projects, adhere to budgets, and direct contractor work.
  • Assess the effectiveness of water monitoring and mitigation measures.
  • Ensure accurate collection and reporting of data, in accordance with the mine's quality assurance/quality control standards.
  • Contribute to water management strategies.
  • Oversee data management and generate regulatory reports.
  • Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geology, Geochemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or another related field required.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, engineering, and/or dewatering preferred.
  • One (1) to three (3) years direct experience in environmental compliance, including field sampling and monitoring preferred.
  • Experience with dewatering systems, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, geochemical principles, and hydrologic and geochemical modeling preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and in small multi-disciplinary teams required.
  • Experience with various surface and groundwater sampling and vegetation monitoring techniques preferred.
  • Familiarity with impacts of dewatering activities on groundwater and surface water/vegetation preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills (eg. MS Office, EQuIS, GIS or other data management/computer programs) required.
  • Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required.
  • Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions required.
  • Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred.
  • This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely.
What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Identification 240055

Posting Date 2026-07-15

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Environment

Locations Carlin, NV, United States

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