Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Ten paid holidays

Vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist to support hydrogeologic studies for mining clients, based in Salt Lake City or other U.S. offices (Denver, Reno, Phoenix).

The role focuses on industrial water supply, dewatering, ARD, groundwater modeling, and environmental impact assessments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in geology/hydrogeology, 5+ years of experience, GIS and modeling tool expertise, and a professional license or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or related discipline is required with a master’s degree preferred.
• United States location with travel to field sites and client interactions.
• Experience using GIS tools for hydrogeologic interpretation.
• Experience with groundwater modeling tools such as MODFLOW or FEFLOW preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydrogeology.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Professional license (PG) or ability to obtain one.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary conceptual hydrogeological models to support field program design.
• Design and oversee hydrogeology field investigations including drilling and logging of overburden and bedrock core, sampling of soil, groundwater and bedrock.
• Design and oversee installation of monitoring wells, supply wells, dewatering wells, and vibrating wire piezometers.
• Design and oversee single well and multi-well aquifer test programs.
• Support development of numerical groundwater models to support dewatering requirements and environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare field data summary reports, including lithologic logs.
• Travel to field sites with overnight travel sometimes required and valid driver’s license.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to guidelines and policies.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

GIS tools

Hydrogeology tools

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/hydrogeology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist, reporting to an office in Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver or Phoenix (location is flexible). The primary focus of this position is to support hydrogeologic studies for our regional and international mining industry clients. The individual will engage complex projects related to industrial water supply, mine dewatering, acid rock drainage, metal leaching, mineral precipitation, pit lake chemistry, water-rock interactions, and mine permitting. The successful candidate will work on challenging, high-impact projects within multi-disciplinary teams to design and execute baseline studies, feasibility studies, and other hydrogeological investigations to support client objectives. Travel will be required and some projects require visiting remote sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary conceptual hydrogeological models to support field program design
• Design and oversee implementation of hydrogeology field investigations including drilling and logging of overburden and bedrock core, sampling of soil, groundwater and bedrock
• Design and oversee installation of monitoring wells, supply wells, dewatering wells, and vibrating wire piezometers
• Design and oversee single well and multi-well aquifer test programs
• Support development of numerical groundwater models to support dewatering requirements and environmental impact assessments
• Prepare field data summary reports, including lithologic logs
• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required (valid driver’s license is required)
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Strong communication skills and collaborative working relationships with cross‑disciplinary teams

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or related discipline is required with a master’s degree preferred
• Experience using GIS tools
• Experience using hydrogeologic analytical tools for interpretation of aquifer test results
• Experience using groundwater modeling tools such as MODFLOW or FEFLOW preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Strong technical writing skills
• Professional license (PG) or the ability to obtain a professional license
• Exceptional organizational, technical, written and oral communication and attention to detail skills
• Foreign language skills are a plus

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$80,300.00 - $116,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | CO | Denver

Other Locations

United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization

BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.