Junior Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist — Environmental Compliance

Careermine; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Junior Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance and dewatering-related monitoring at the Carlin operation. You will collaborate with site and regulatory teams to assess groundwater and surface water impacts, interpret data, and help advance model updates and study work.

The role emphasizes field sampling, data quality, and reporting within a safety‑driven environment, with opportunities to contribute to water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, engineering, or dewatering preferred.
• 1–3 years of direct experience in environmental compliance, including field sampling and monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site, corporate, and consulting teams to identify and address potential surface and groundwater quantity and quality impacts due to mining activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plans, Seeps & Springs Monitoring Plans, Water Pollution Control Permits, NPDES Permits and other water mitigation plans.
• Assist in interpretation and reporting of monitoring data and findings.
• Manage and develop recurring technical model updates and study work, including engagement with regulators and approvals.
• Conduct monitoring tasks using site protocols, including well water level monitoring, surface water flows, and water quality sampling.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Environmental Engineering

Data Analysis

MS Office

GIS

EQuIS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology or related field

3–5 years of experience in hydrology/hydrogeology/engineering

Experience with dewatering preferred

Tools

GIS software

EQuIS

Spreadsheet tools (MS Excel)

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Junior Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance and dewatering-related monitoring at the Carlin operation. You will collaborate with site and regulatory teams to assess groundwater and surface water impacts, interpret data, and help advance model updates and study work.

The role emphasizes field sampling, data quality, and reporting within a safety‑driven environment, with opportunities to contribute to water