Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Overview

Provide hydrogeology and surface water hydrology support for mining and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• field investigations
• data analysis
• technical reporting
• numerical modeling
• hydrologic modeling
• project support

Tasks

-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

Requirements

• modflow
• goldsim
• hec‑ras
• bachelor's
• 2+ years
• nepa

What You Bring

-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

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Benefits

-Professional licensure

About The Foth Companies

-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.

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