Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Harrison Consulting Solutions • Madison, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Science and engineering consulting firm with over 85 years of success is adding a Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist to their team in Madison! This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related engineering
• Master’s degree in water resources engineering, geology, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in water resources or hydrogeology, preferably supporting mining applications preferred
• 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 preferred
• 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 preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis, statistical/probabilistic modeling, and time-series forecasting for hydrologic and hydrogeologic systems preferred
• Experience integrating hydrogeologic and hydrologic analyses with feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and mine permitting efforts preferred
• Familiar with NEPA processes/documentation and mine permitting preferred

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