Hydrogeologist

August Mack Environmental, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hydrogeologist III position is a position within the Geology Group of Technical services. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or an allied discipline along with four or more years of relevant experience. The focus of the Geology Group is the interpretation and documentation of geologic and hydrogeologic data as well as the writing of environmental reports. This position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to learn new concepts quickly, and well-developed written communication skills. A Hydrogeologist III should have or be eligible to obtain licensure as a geologist. Duties for this position will include evaluation of hydrogeologic data, development of groundwater flow and chemical transport models, design and execution of aquifer tests, writing and reviewing of environmental reports, QA/QC review of environmental field data, the preparation and editing of figures, development of conceptual site models, and working with multiple stakeholders to assist them in meeting their reporting deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or an allied discipline
Four or more years of relevant experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to learn new concepts quickly
Well-developed written communication skills
Have or be eligible to obtain licensure as a geologist
Ability to develop groundwater flow and chemical transport models
Knowledge of geologic data collection methods
Understanding of soil and groundwater contamination and contaminant migration
Ability to write clear and concise technical reports and to edit the work of others
Ability to understand complex technical environmental data and regulatory requirements
Able to work on multiple simultaneous projects and direct the work of others.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and physically capable of operating vehicles safely.

Nice To Haves

MODFLOW, MT3D, and similar programs

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate data from hydrogeologic testing (pump test/slug testing)
Create groundwater flow and chemical transport models using MODFLOW, MT3D, and similar programs.
Collaborate with project teams in designing and executing scopes of work
Competently review field documentation for accuracy and completeness
Prepare geologic and hydrogeologic reports with minimal revisions
Review and edit geologic and hydrogeologic reports prepared by staff
Competence in preparing potentiometric surface maps, isoconcentration maps, and cross-sections
Working knowledge of Federal and State environmental programs
Able to manage budgets and timelines of projects
Able to effectively delegate tasks to staff and oversee the quality of their work
Be a technical resource for hydrogeologic and geologic evaluations
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks for multiple task owners.