Senior Groundwater Modeler/Hydrologist

True Environmental • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 20 offices across the U.S. Matrix has a new full-time opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona for a Senior Groundwater Modeler/Hydrologist to join our team of expert hydrogeological and environmental consultants. The successful candidate will report to top Matrix leadership and will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing groundwater flow and solute transport modeling projects that address complex water resources and contaminant remediation challenges. This position requires technical expertise, outstanding communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, or environmental science
• Master’s degree in geology or hydrology preferred
• 10+ years in the hydrology field, with focus on groundwater modeling
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Software Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Expert knowledge of groundwater modeling (analytical and numerical), including development of conceptual hydrogeologic models
• Deep experience in numerical model design, construction, calibration, and sensitivity analysis
• Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and/or QGIS working with geospatial databases
• Experience with MODFLOW and/or other groundwater flow and transport modeling codes

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with inverse modeling using PEST and pilot point parameterization
• Strong communication, information technology, and data management skills
• Advanced proficiency in working with model datasets using text editors, spreadsheets, and computer programs
• Experience interpreting geologic, hydrogeologic and analytical data to develop and use conceptual hydrogeologic and predictive computer models

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement groundwater models to support water resources management projects
• Develop and apply solute transport models to support contaminant plume characterization and remediation projects
• Analyze hydrological models including storm water management modeling, aquifer test analyses, groundwater modeling and groundwater monitoring results
• Conduct risk assessments creating visual models and monitoring the quality and distribution of water
• Manage modeling aspects of larger projects and model-centric projects including developing and tracking scope, schedule, and budget
• Acquire, organize and analyze hydrogeologic and environmental field data
• Participate in field investigations (such as groundwater sampling, well installation, and pumping tests), help design field efforts and identify data needs
• Set up and execute mathematical models
• Perform quality-control checks on model input and results
• Participate in and lead project meetings, proposal preparation, report writing and presentations
• Develop statistical and graphical comparisons of model results and data
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees