Mining Hydrogeologist: Field & Modeling Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Level Hydrogeologist to support hydrogeologic studies for mining clients. The role reports to an office in Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver or Phoenix, with location flexibility.

Responsibilities include field investigations, groundwater modeling, and collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams on challenging projects. Ideally you have a Bachelor’s in geology or hydrogeology, 5+ years of experience, GIS proficiency, and strong technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology or related discipline; master's 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

Hydrogeology

Technical writing

Communication

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 clients. The role reports to an office in Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver or Phoenix, with location flexibility.

Responsibilities include field investigations, groundwater modeling, and collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams on challenging projects. Ideally you have a Bachelor’s in geology or hydrogeology, 5+ years of experience, GIS proficiency, and strong technical writing.