Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist — Water Modeling

HDR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist near Philadelphia to contribute to groundwater and contaminant fate modeling projects. You will work with senior modelers to set up models, analyze datasets, and prepare reports and presentations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in environmental engineering/science or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with modeling tools. Local candidates and OSHA-HAZWOPER experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/science, oceanography or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Experience with groundwater modeling and data analysis preferred, including modeling programs like MODFLOW/MODPATH.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work under more-senior modelers, using prescribed methods in various data analysis and modeling assignments as part of groundwater and contaminant fate and transport modeling projects.
• Evaluate groundwater movement, contaminant fate and transport, groundwater supplies, and land subsidence due to over withdrawal of groundwater
• Acquire, organize and analyze environmental data
• Set up and execute mathematical models
• Perform quality-control checks on model input and results
• Participate in project meetings, proposal preparation, report writing and presentations
• Develop statistical and graphical comparisons of model results and data
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Groundwater modeling

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

R

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/science

Master's degree in hydrogeology/environmental engineering

Tools

MODFLOW

MODPATH

MT3DMS

GMS

Groundwater Vistas

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

HDR is hiring a Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist near Philadelphia to contribute to groundwater and contaminant fate modeling projects. You will work with senior modelers to set up models, analyze datasets, and prepare reports and presentations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in environmental engineering/science or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with modeling tools. Local candidates and OSHA-HAZWOPER experience are a plus.