Mining Hydrogeologist: Field & Modeling Expert

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist to support hydrogeologic studies for mining industry clients, with report to an office in Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver or Phoenix. Travel to field sites will be required as part of project work.

The candidate will contribute to baseline studies, feasibility studies, and other hydrogeological investigations, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and potentially visiting remote sites to collect data.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

GIS tools

Hydrogeologic analytical tools

Strong technical writing

Groundwater modeling concepts

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or hydrogeology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist to support hydrogeologic studies for mining industry clients, with report to an office in Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver or Phoenix. Travel to field sites will be required as part of project work.

The candidate will contribute to baseline studies, feasibility studies, and other hydrogeological investigations, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and potentially visiting remote sites to collect data.