Hydrogeologist — Groundwater Modeling & Water Resources

Stantec

Ashland (VA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Hydrogeologist to join our Water Team in central Virginia. You will work on groundwater supply development, monitoring, permitting, aquifer testing, and groundwater modeling to support water resource planning and protection.

The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, preparing technical reports, and contributing to business development. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program
Develop well drilling, construction, and testing specifications for contractors.
Oversee and log drilling and construction of new water supply wells.
Monitor water levels on-site and remotely in Stantec client wellfields and respond quickly to changing conditions.
Conduct fracture trace and other remote sensing analyses to identify potential groundwater bearing zones in bedrock aquifers.
Coordinate and interpret geophysical data (e.g., electrical resistivity, seismic, etc.) for groundwater exploration.
Develop groundwater withdrawal permit applications.
Develop water conservation and management plans.
Conduct groundwater modeling in support of groundwater withdrawal permitting.
Conduct flow and impact analyses for surface water and groundwater withdrawal permitting.
Conduct analytical and/or numerical groundwater flow modeling.
Review field information from investigations; prepare reports, including the interpretation of geological/hydrogeological conditions
Conduct and interpret aquifer tests including field monitoring and analysis of results.
Work with multi‑disciplinary teams on water supply development projects, baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, groundwater flow and transport models, and contaminant investigations.
Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations.
Perform QA/QC of technical documents/deliverables
Travel as required to various field sites; overnight travel may be required.
Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines.
Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, pre‑qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.