Experienced Subsurface Modeler

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. • Greenwood Village, CO

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Subsurface Modeler to join our environmental sciences and engineering practice. This role can be based in one of our offices located in Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Greenwood Village, CO. In this position, you will contribute to challenging projects involving site characterization, contaminated site assessment and remediation, groundwater management and water supply issues, as well as contaminant fate and transport. You will also continue building the business skills necessary for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, earth science, environmental engineering, or other environmental related majors. (required)
• At least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Proven ability to use 3D geostatistical modeling software (Leapfrog and EVS) and ability to learn new software platforms. (required)
• Experience with groundwater modeling software (e.g., MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS) and graphical user interfaces such as GMS and Groundwater Vistas. (required)
• Experience with quantitative statistical methods and data visualization. (required)
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages, such as Python. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, environmental engineering, or other environmental related majors (M.S. or Ph.D.). (preferred)
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification, if applicable. (preferred)
• Proven ability to effectively use geospatial software applications (such as ArcGIS, Surfer, etc.). (preferred)
• Strong data management and organization skills, and experience manipulating large datasets. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret various types of geologic data, such as boring logs, geophysical wireline logs, and geophysical surveys.
• Build geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant plume models using 3D geostatistical modeling software (primarily Leapfrog and Earth Volumetric Studio – EVS).
• Develop groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport models using MODFLOW series tools.
• Conduct statistical analyses of environmental data using a variety of software.
• Write and implement Python scripts to automate and customize workflows for a variety of tasks.
• Manage and analyze geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant data.
• Generate, use, and interpret reliable computational models and impactful visualizations to help communicate complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile data and develop technical reports, correspondence, plans, and specifications.
• Assist with proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level