Senior Ground Water Modeler

Volarify; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A hydrogeology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Ground Water Modeler based in New Mexico or Colorado. This role requires an MS in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering, with solid knowledge of hydrogeological principles and MODFLOW modeling. Responsibilities include supporting hydrogeologic analysis, conducting numerical modeling, and preparing reports for clients and stakeholders. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices.
• Experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrogeologic analysis under the direction of senior modelers.
• Perform quantitative hydrogeology and numerical modeling.
• Compile, synthesize, and analyze groundwater data.
• Analyze aquifer pumping test data and technical reporting.

Skills

Hydrogeological principles

MODFLOW-based groundwater models

GIS analysis

Data synthesis and analysis

Education

MS in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Ground Water Modeler

Qualifications:

• MS in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices
• Experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models
• Located in New Mexico or Colorado

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for hydrogeologic analysis under the direction of our senior modelers/hydrogeologists
• Perform quantitative hydrogeology and numerical flow and transport modeling
• Compile, synthesize, and analyze data to develop conceptual and numerical models of groundwater flow systems
• Analyze data using a variety of techniques such as GIS, geostatistics, statistics, or time-series analysis
• Analyze aquifer pumping test data
• Apply the aforementioned skills to project problems, including assessing the potential impacts for mine permitting, closure, and operations
• Report preparation and technical presentations to clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Other job duties may include short-term work in the field

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society