Hydrogeologist - Field & Groundwater Modeling Specialist

The Foth Companies; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies in the United States is seeking a Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist to work across multiple Minnesota locations including Duluth. You will support groundwater and surface water projects, conduct field investigations, and apply numerical models to aid permitting and site remediation.

Join a values-driven, employee-owned firm offering growth opportunities and a collaborative environment with engineers and scientists across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering.
• Professional experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships or co-ops.
• Technical writing and report preparation experience.
• Proficiency with groundwater and surface water modeling tools such as MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, or similar numerical codes.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry.
• Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping.
• Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of project permitting, industrial development, and site remediation.
• Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in various geological environments.
• Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting.
• Develop technical reports and memos to support permitting of natural resource development projects.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Provide construction support and administration.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Technical writing

Numerical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering

Tools

MODFLOW/MT3D

FEFLOW

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-SWMM

Job description

The Foth Companies in the United States is seeking a Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist to work across multiple Minnesota locations including Duluth. You will support groundwater and surface water projects, conduct field investigations, and apply numerical models to aid permitting and site remediation.

Join a values-driven, employee-owned firm offering growth opportunities and a collaborative environment with engineers and scientists across disciplines.