Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist
The Foth Companies
Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist supporting mining and environmental water projects
23 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Duluth, MN
Hybrid
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental engineering
Infrastructure solutions
Production solutions
Water supply management
Wastewater treatment
Environmental compliance
Health and safety
Process systems
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging
Construction Services
Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery
Distribution and Logistics Systems
Engineering for Product Manufacturing
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Geospatial and Geophysical
Role
What you would be doing
groundwater modeling
surface modeling
field investigations
data analysis
technical reports
hydrology planning
- Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
- Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping
- Develop technical reports and memos to support the permitting of natural resource development project
- Develop technical investigation plans for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
- Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic, hydrogeological and climate data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting
- Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the mining and environmental services industry
- Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of mine permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
- Develop and apply surface water models involving rainfall runoff/hydrology and open channel hydraulic processes for mine-scale water management planning, including watershed-scale analysis, reservoir evaluation and design, open channels hydraulic design, and hydraulic structures design and analysis
What you bring
modflow
hec‑ras
goldsim
bachelor's
master's
2+ years
- Previous experience conducting packer and multi-well aquifer testing
- Previous experience surface water modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XP-SWMM
- Previous experience integrating hydrogeological and hydrologic studies and numerical analysis with feasibility studies and alternatives analysis
- Previous experience planning and coordinating hydrogeological and hydrologic field studies
- Previous experience analyzing groundwater flow and transport in deep bedrock environments
- Previous experience in probabilistic modelling using GoldSim or other Monte Carlo simulation platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology and/or surface water hydrology
- Previous experience with statistical/probabilistic analysis and forecasting involving hydrogeological and hydrologic time series data
- 2+ years of water resources / hydrogeology experience in mining applications including numerical simulations of groundwater flow and constituent transport in unconsolidated, sedimentary, and fractured rock systems
- Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology
- Previous experience developing and applying numerical groundwater flow, transport, and surface water hydrology and hydraulic models
- Previous experience with mine permitting and industrial water quality permitting in the United States
- Experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships, co-ops or academics
- Previous experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and documentation
- Previous experience managing large data sets and evaluation of data
- Previous experience conducting groundwater modeling using MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, or other numerical codes
- Experience with technical writing and report preparation
- Previous experience analyzing field investigation data
- Professional licensure
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1968
Years in Business
The company has over five decades of experience in delivering engineering and construction services.
- With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure.
- Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise.
- The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision.
- With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
- Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
- The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
4.5/5
Work-life balance rating
The company has a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a high employee satisfaction score.
4.3/5
Management rating
The management team receives consistently high ratings from employees, reflecting effective leadership and support.
4.3/5
Culture rating
Employees rate the company culture highly, indicating a positive and engaging work environment.
Great flexibility
Member retention
The company is known for its flexibility and ability to retain members, fostering long-term relationships and commitment.
- Entrepreneurial culture that supports new and innovative ideas, independent thinking as well as leadership opportunities.
- Family‑like environment with clients and employees focused on relationship building.
- Advanced in their practices and systems with strong emphasis on innovation and technology.
- Employee‑owned structure fostering client‑focused, employee support and advancement.
- Freedom to seek solutions to the clients’ challenges with expectation of self‑leadership and independence.
15 vs 20
Carbon Action Score
The company's carbon action score is below the industry average of 20, ranking it in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services.
100 million
Grants Secured
Through active project work, the company helped clients secure approximately $100 million in grants since 2024 for zero-emission port equipment.
Bottom 9%
Industry Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services based on carbon action scores.
2024
Recent Project Work
Active project work for zero-emission port equipment has been ongoing since 2024, helping clients secure grants.
- Primary operations considered low intensity; US grid medium intensity
- No public commitment yet to Science Based Targets Initiative, CDP, Climate Pledge or UN Global Compact
- Experience helping clients deploy zero‑emission technology in infrastructure and planning
- No stated net‑zero target date publicly available
- No official DEI strategy or data published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics (e.g., % women employees or leadership) publicly available
- No evidence of specific diversity targets, initiatives or outcomes disclosed
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