Engineer-Scientist: Computational Hydrogeological/Hydrological Modeler
About The Position
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an Engineer/Scientist - Computational Hydrogeological/Hydrological Modeler to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). The Computational Hydrogeological/Hydrological Modeler develops, implements, and defends complex fate and transport models to evaluate natural/engineered systems that act as barriers to contaminant transport. Models will be used to support regulatory documentation to advance radioactive waste management projects at the SRS. In addition to modeling, the candidate will prepare technical reports to document their models, perform checking and reviews of work performed by peers, and will interface with regulatory stakeholders, facility engineering and operations, and Department of Energy (DOE) customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Computer Science, or other related field from an accredited university or college.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s with 3yrs+ experience; or a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Computer Science, or other related field from an accredited university or college.
- Experience in flow and contaminant transport modeling calculations specifically PORFLOW, GoldSim, COMSOL, PFLOTRAN, MODFLOW 6, or MOOSE.
- Experience with coding quantitatively using Python, R, C++, and Fortran.
- Experience with sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis.
- Experience with geochemical modeling software, such as PHREEQC and Geochemist’s Workbench.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to audiences with varied degrees of subject matter knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Developing defensible conceptual and mathematical models of natural and engineered barriers, and the related fate and transport of hazardous chemicals and radionuclides in the environment.
- Providing leadership in the creation, documentation, and maintenance of environmental flow and transport models.
- Collaborating with colleagues throughout the DOE Complex regarding environmental flow and transport models.
- Supporting SRMC contributions on technical matters related to environmental flow and transport models with the DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Federal Review Group (LFRG), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Contributing to the fulfillment of project and organizational objectives as a team member dedicated to demonstrating long-term compliance of disposal and closure actions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
- Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
