Senior Hydrogeologist, Groundwater Modeler

Geosyntec Consultants•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a highly experienced groundwater modeler for a Senior Hydrogeologist role based in its Ann Arbor, Michigan; Columbus, Ohio; Overland Park, Kansas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; St. Louis, Missouri; or another Midwest office. A hybrid schedule may be available at the Company’s discretion. The role contributes to challenging projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation, groundwater management and water supply, litigation support, and contaminant fate and transport. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural resource, and civil infrastructure challenges. The company describes itself as a technically recognized firm that invests in employees and offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs. The Senior Hydrogeologist will design and oversee hydrogeologic investigations, prepare conceptual site models, provide technical support across groundwater and contaminated-site projects, manage projects and client relationships, and lead technical reporting, proposals, and business development. The position may also serve as a testifying expert in litigation matters and requires business travel to project, client, or company locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or earth sciences.
At least 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing and analyzing aquifer pumping tests.
Demonstrated proficiency in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing clients.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or earth sciences.
Professional registration, such as P.E. or P.G.
10 or more years of related experience.
Experience using high-resolution investigation methods such as laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), membrane interface probes (MIP), and hydraulic profiling tools (HPT).
Experience with visualization tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or EVS, and/or groundwater flow tools such as Modflow or MT3D.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee hydrogeologic investigations and prepare conceptual site models.
Provide technical hydrogeological support for groundwater supply development, construction dewatering, and contaminant-site projects.
Characterize aquifers using methods such as aquifer pumping tests, down-hole geophysics, and high-resolution hydraulic profiling.
Lead analysis and visualization of site investigation data, including preparation of tables, maps, and figures using industry-standard and cutting-edge applications.
Support fate and transport modeling, natural attenuation evaluations, and risk assessment.
Manage tasks and projects, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting, schedule adherence, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Serve as a testifying expert in litigation matters involving hydrogeologic assessment and contaminant fate and transport.
Prepare, review, and certify technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
Lead meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Lead proposal efforts and other business development activities.
Coordinate contractor oversight for assessment and remediation projects.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.