Senior Hydrogeologist

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow modeling for mining studies, from concept to execution. You will guide project scopes, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff and interfacing with clients and external partners.

The role supports a pipeline of mining projects across a regional team, with travel as needed and opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a dynamic, sustainable, and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in hydrogeology/geology/geochemistry or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in consulting or regulatory environment developing/using groundwater models.
• Existing professional registration or ability to pursue PG/PE.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual/site models and analytical/numerical models of groundwater flow (unsaturated and saturated).
• Develop and lead mine water management approaches including water budgets and dewatering.
• Interface with clients, prepare technical reports, and support business development.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; coordinate project scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment and interface with internal/external stakeholders.
• Travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Skills

HYDRUS/SVFlux expertise

MODFLOW/FEFLOW

Evapotranspiration design

Mentor junior staff

Proposal and presentations

Education

MS in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry

Professional registration (PG or PE) desired

Tools

HYDRUS

SVFlux

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking dynamic and creative candidates to join our growing Geosciences Team as a Senior Hydrogeologist. The Senior Hydrogeologist will take a technical lead role and execute unsaturated and saturated flow modeling and related projects for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time. We support clients in all phases of the mining life cycle, from exploration through post-closure.

The Senior Hydrogeologist will join a team of about 20 hydrogeologists and geochemists across our western regional offices. This position will require a passionate and organized individual who can interface and develop relationships with our mining clients; develop and lead teams; develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; develop and lead site investigations and characterization; execute and review calculations; construct and simulate saturated and unsaturated flow models; and prepare expertly written reports. This individual will interact throughout the organization internally and externally with clients and members of business and professional organizations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with hydrogeologists, geochemists, and geotechnical engineers, to develop conceptual site models, develop analytical and numerical models of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, and design evapotranspiration cover systems.
• Develop mine water management approaches including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste material impoundments, and groundwater containment/mitigation.
• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings and interface with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on their own projects and projects of peers.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Contribute to an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and support hiring new talents.
• International or national travel can be expected.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Expertise in unsaturated flow modeling using HYDRUS or SVFlux is essential.
• Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
• Strong expertise in evapotranspiration cover design.
• Ability to lead evapotranspiration cover design projects.
• Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations.
• Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis.
• Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Be a driver of a positive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an M.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (PG or PE).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. Join us and redefine your personal best. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way. Join us and redefine your personal best. #EnergyAcceleration

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas - $96,600.00 - $144,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver

Other Locations: United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization: BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.