Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler — Nevada Water Resources

State of Nevada

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

29 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid holidays
PERS retirement
Deferred compensation
Public service loan forgiveness
Longevity pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler to support water resource management by delivering expert hydrologic analysis and developing groundwater models that guide decisions by the State Engineer.

The role requires evaluating water right applications, reviewing aquifer storage and recovery reports, and coordinating field investigations across Nevada's hydrographic basins. Strong communication and modeling skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, hydrology, geologic/civil engineering or closely related field; seven years of hydrogeology experience.
  • Graduate degree in related field with five years of hydrogeology experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct hydrologic analyses related to water right applications and conjunctive management.
  • Review annual aquifer storage and recovery reports and monitoring plans.
  • Develop and evaluate groundwater models and coordinate associated technical analyses with staff and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate water resource investigations and fieldwork including water level measurements and site visits.

Skills

Hydrogeology
Groundwater modeling
Model calibration
Communication skills
Python
R
ArcGIS Pro
Microsoft Office
Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology or related field
Graduate degree in related field

Tools

MODFLOW (GMS, Groundwater Vistas, ModelMuse, PyFlow)
PEST/UCODE

Job description

The State of Nevada seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler to support water resource management by delivering expert hydrologic analysis and developing groundwater models that guide decisions by the State Engineer.

The role requires evaluating water right applications, reviewing aquifer storage and recovery reports, and coordinating field investigations across Nevada's hydrographic basins. Strong communication and modeling skills are essential.

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