Senior Groundwater Modeler

SLR Consulting • Fort Collins, CO

9d • $150,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Senior Groundwater Modeler to join their team. This role is crucial for achieving the company's goal of Making Sustainability Happen. The successful applicant will be part of a team supporting mining companies globally with mine water management, including de-watering, groundwater impact assessment, and seepage control. This challenging position requires a well-rounded individual with strong mentorship, business development, and client service skills, alongside technical mastery in hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. The role involves contributing to projects in Canada and internationally, requiring travel to domestic and international project sites. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, ideally with an emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling.
• Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using numerical modelling finite difference and/or finite element software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas and FEFLOW.
• Experience with developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as surfer, Leapfrog and EVS.
• Experience with developing and managing codes and scripts in Python and FloPy, FORTRAN, or others.
• Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel in Canada and overseas.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset.
• Strong written skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SLR team on hydrogeological projects in Canada, Australia, and South America.
• Develop and refine groundwater flow & contaminant transport models with input from senior staff and other team members.
• Review and interpret variety of groundwater-related data and information as part of conceptual and numerical modeling.
• Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using designated software.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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