Mining Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates•Reno, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time Mining Hydrogeologist to join our Reno office, where work is primarily focused on mining projects. This is a mid-level position that requires consulting experience in hydrogeology at hard rock and lithium brine mine sites. The role involves regular interaction with clients, project managers, early-career scientists, administrative personnel, subcontractors, and regulators.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with the responsibilities listed above
Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering
Five to 10 years of consulting experience, preferably mining hydrogeology projects
Strong communication skills, including active listening, technical writing, and presenting project work to clients, stakeholders, and regulators
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with ability to meet deadlines
History of engaging in professional organizations, attending and presenting at conferences, and maintaining a robust professional network
Ability to develop business, with an emphasis on repeat work from existing clients
Positive and enthusiastic attitude, and willingness to collaborative in groups and learn

Nice To Haves

graduate degree
professional registration

Responsibilities

Preparing proposals and cost estimates
Managing and conducting hydrogeologic investigations for mining water management projects, often to characterize baseline surface and groundwater conditions for State and Federal permitting programs
Planning field programs, including preparing well drilling technical specifications and work plans
Overseeing field programs, including installation of grouted piezometers, monitor wells, and groundwater production wells, conducting pumping tests, and monitoring and sampling of seeps and springs
Analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and reporting hydrogeologic data
Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models, often for groundwater models
Designing and evaluating mine dewatering systems
Managing project budgets and schedules
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including applicable government, M&A, and client-specific policies and procedures

Benefits

Working at a proudly employee-owned company that values long-term career professionals committed to high technical and ethical standards in a team-oriented environment
Challenging and collaborative U.S. and potentially international, multidisciplinary projects
Safety and technical training
Competitive salary and discretionary performance bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account and health reimbursement account
Long- and short-term disability
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer matching 401k retirement plan