Senior Hydrogeologist (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Warrenville, IL

5d•$112,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist for a Senior Scientist role in their Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice, based in the Warrenville, IL office. This position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to offer high-level scientific support for projects focused on groundwater movement, flooding, geomorphology, water resources and water quality, contaminant transport and fate, and the impacts of climate change. The role requires the use of complex environmental and geospatial datasets to evaluate surface and subsurface hydrologic and geologic conditions, develop conceptual site models, and produce technical deliverables for clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, technically rigorous, and motivated to expand their expertise into emerging environmental issues such as climate change impacts on water supply, evolving water quality and waste management policies, and contaminants of emerging concern.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Geologic Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Limnology, Water Resources, or similar discipline
At least 3 years of experience in consulting or government agency (e.g., regulatory agency, Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, DEP)
Expertise in large dataset visualization
Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and manage time effectively
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
Strong commitment to personal and professional development
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with common surface water and groundwater modeling is desired (MODFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, FLO-2D)
Experience modeling chemical fate and transport is a plus

Responsibilities

Examining surface and subsurface hydrologic and geologic conditions through the lens of water and contaminant fate & transport
Synthesizing technical information and applying critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
Integrating, processing, and quality-checking large environmental and geospatial datasets
Developing and assisting in the development of conceptual site models for contaminated sites with varying scales, hydrogeologic settings, and contaminants of concern
Preparing clear, visually effective figures, maps, and presentation materials to support client communications, technical updates, and project deliverables
Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate