Early-Career Subsurface Modeler

Description

• Assistance in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
• Data compilation and preparation of technical reports, including figures (GIS, Illustrator, etc.) and tables; and
• Creation, use, and interpretation of defensible computational models and effective visualizations to be used as supporting tools to communicate complex problems to internal and external clients.
• Develop groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport models using MODFLOW series tools;
• Assist in the management and analysis of geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant data;
• Build geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant plume models using 3D geostatistical modeling software (primarily Leapfrog and Earth Volumetric Studio – EVS);
• Assist in the interpretation and analysis of various geologic data including boring logs, geophysical wireline logs, geophysical surveys, and more;
• Write and implement Python scripts to automate and customize workflows for a variety of tasks;
• Perform statistical analyses of environmental data using a variety of software;

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same (M.S. or Ph.D.). (preferred)
• Experience with graphic generation software (e.g., Illustrator) (preferred)
• Experience with scientific programming languages, such as Python, MATLAB, R. (required)
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, or relevant majors. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing 3D geostatistical modeling software (Leapfrog and EVS) and ability to learn new software platforms. (preferred)
• Strong data management and organization skills, and experience manipulating large datasets. (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency with groundwater modeling software (e.g., MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS) and graphical user interfaces such as GMS and Groundwater Vistas. (required)
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing geospatial software (e.g., ArcGIS, Surfer, etc.) (preferred)
• Experience with quantitative statistical methods and data visualization. (required)
• Geologist in Training (GIT) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, if applicable. (preferred)

Benefits

• Minimum: $68,640 /year / Maximum: $74,220 /year or Minimum: $28.54 /hour / Maximum: $33.00/hour ( Santa Barbara, Ventura, or Costa Mesa, CA )

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance