Senior Hydrogeologist - Mine Water & Environmental Solutions

ITASCA International Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Company stock options

Holiday pay

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

ITASCA North America seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to support mining, groundwater, and environmental projects across North America. The role focuses on understanding groundwater systems, modeling, and risk assessment, with emphasis on project leadership and client collaboration.

You will mentor staff, manage field programs, and contribute to proposal development and growth of ITASCA North America's hydrogeology practice. Canadian-based position with hybrid/remote options is available.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required.
• Approximately 10–20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with hydrogeologic field investigations, groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects.
• Plan, supervise, and interpret field investigations, including drilling and wells.
• Interpret data and develop conceptual hydrogeologic models.
• Develop or review groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and environmental data.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scopes of work.
• Manage technical tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Communicate findings to clients, regulators, and teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Mentorship

Education

Advanced degree in hydrogeology / related field

Professional registration or ability to obtain

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

MINEDW

MT3D

GIS

Job description

ITASCA North America seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to support mining, groundwater, and environmental projects across North America. The role focuses on understanding groundwater systems, modeling, and risk assessment, with emphasis on project leadership and client collaboration.

You will mentor staff, manage field programs, and contribute to proposal development and growth of ITASCA North America's hydrogeology practice. Canadian-based position with hybrid/remote options is available.