Senior Groundwater Modeler — Global Projects & Mentorship

slrconsulting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness programs

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Senior Groundwater Modeler to lead hydrogeological projects and mentor teams across Canada and abroad. The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, client service, and technical mastery in groundwater modeling.

You will join a senior hydrogeology team serving mining clients worldwide, contributing to de-watering, groundwater impact assessment, seepage control, and 3D conceptual modeling. Hybrid work and international travel are required.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, ideally with an emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling
• Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using numerical modelling finite difference and/or finite element software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas and FEFLOW
• Experience with developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as surfer, Leapfrog and EVS
• Experience with developing and managing codes and scripts in Python and FloPy, FORTRAN, or others
• Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset
• Valid driver's license, and willingness to undertake short term travel in Canada and overseas
• Strong written skills desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SLR team on hydrogeological projects in Canada, Australia, and South America.
• Develop and refine groundwater flow & contaminant transport models with input from senior staff and other team members.
• Review and interpret variety of groundwater-related data and information as part of conceptual and numerical modeling
• Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using designated software

Skills

Python

FloPy

FORTRAN

3D modeling

Strong written skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology or related

Tools

GMS

Groundwater Vistas

FEFLOW

Surfer

Leapfrog

EVS

Job description

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Senior Groundwater Modeler to lead hydrogeological projects and mentor teams across Canada and abroad. The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, client service, and technical mastery in groundwater modeling.

You will join a senior hydrogeology team serving mining clients worldwide, contributing to de-watering, groundwater impact assessment, seepage control, and 3D conceptual modeling. Hybrid work and international travel are required.