Groundwater Modeler

INTERA Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

INTERA Incorporated is seeking an entry- to mid-level Groundwater Modeler to join our Austin, Texas office. Candidates should have a strong foundation in groundwater science and programming skills in Python, to assist in innovative projects related to sustainable groundwater management.

The role includes supporting groundwater modeling, conducting hydrogeologic investigations, and collaborating with experienced teams. Benefits include medical insurance, paid parental leave, and opportunities for stock ownership.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of physical hydrogeology and groundwater flow principles.
• Ability to support data analysis, automation, and modeling workflows.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic investigations.
• Develop conceptual models of groundwater flow systems.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Python programming skills

Analytical skills

Hydrogeology knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS or BA in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field

MS in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology or similar field

Tools

GIS software

MODFLOW-based codes

Job description

Description

INTERA Incorporated is seeking an entry- to mid-level Groundwater Modeler to join our Austin, Texas office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically curious professional to work alongside some of the industry’s leading hydrogeologists and modelers while contributing to innovative projects that support sustainable groundwater management and resource stewardship across Texas and beyond. Success in this role requires a collaborative problem-solver with strong analytical skills, a passion for groundwater science, and experience applying scientific programming to complex hydrogeologic challenges. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with strong analytical skills, a passion for groundwater science, and experience applying scientific programming to complex hydrogeologic challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who brings curiosity, technical initiative, and a strong foundation in groundwater science to complex water resource challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong Python programming skills and an interest in using data science, automation, and advanced analytical methods to improve groundwater modeling workflows and decision-making. Familiarity with Texas aquifer systems, groundwater availability modeling, water resource management, or regional hydrogeology is highly desirable. This position offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise, contribute to meaningful water resource projects, and develop alongside a collaborative team of experienced hydrogeologists and modelers. Candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding career in hydrogeology and groundwater modeling are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic investigations under the guidance of senior hydrogeologists and modelers
• Develop conceptual models of groundwater flow systems
• Assist with construction, calibration, and evaluation of numerical groundwater models
• Perform quantitative hydrogeologic analyses, including aquifer test analysis and assessment of hydrochemical datasets
• Apply Python, data science, automation, and other analytical tools to support modeling workflows and data interpretation
• Support model quality assurance/quality control procedures and documentation
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, figures, and presentations for clients, regulators, and project stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on water resource, groundwater management, and hydrogeologic projects

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
• Solid foundational knowledge of physical hydrogeology, groundwater flow principles, and aquifer systems
• Foundational knowledge of numerical methods, MODFLOW-based codes, computer programming, and GIS software
• Programming experience with Python, including the ability to support data analysis, automation, and modeling workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data quality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical information clearly
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and complete work accurately and on schedule
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and take direction from senior technical staff

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or a similar field with an emphasis on groundwater hydrology and/or groundwater modeling
• 2–7 years of applicable experience with a primary emphasis on quantitative hydrogeology and/or groundwater modeling
• Familiarity with Texas aquifer systems, groundwater availability modeling, water resource management, or regional hydrogeology
• Experience applying Python, GIS, and data visualization tools to hydrogeologic analysis or groundwater modeling projects

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!

These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, and more