Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Harrison Consulting Solutions • Normanna Township, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Science and engineering consulting firm with over 85 years of success is adding a Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist to their team in Duluth! This is a hybrid position. The role involves supporting hydrogeology/surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry, conducting field investigations, and supporting project permitting and site remediation through numerical modeling. The position requires developing and executing technical investigations for hydrologic characterization, performing quantitative analysis of data, developing technical reports, and providing construction support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related engineering
• 2+ years of experience in water resources or hydrogeology, preferably supporting mining applications
• Experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships or co-ops
• Experience with report preparation and technical writing
• Proficient with groundwater and surface water modeling tools (MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, or similar numerical codes)
• Experience developing and applying numerical groundwater flow, constituent transport, and surface water hydrology/hydraulic models, including work in unconsolidated, sedimentary, fractured rock, and deep bedrock environments
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing hydrogeologic and hydrologic field investigations, including packer testing, multi-well aquifer testing, and analysis of field and large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis, statistical/probabilistic modeling, and time-series forecasting for hydrologic and hydrogeologic systems
• Experience integrating hydrogeologic and hydrologic analyses with feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and mine permitting efforts
• Familiar with NEPA processes/documentation and mine permitting

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in water resources engineering, geology, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Support hydrogeology/surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry
• Conduct field investigations (aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping)
• Support project permitting, industrial development, and site remediation through the development/application of numerical groundwater flow and transport models
• Develop/execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
• Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic and hydrogeological data (probabilistic analysis/forecasting)
• Develop technical reports/memos to support the permitting of natural resource development projects
• Provide construction support/administration

What This Job Offers

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