Senior Hydrogeologist

Stantec • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

Stantec is seeking dynamic and creative candidates to join our growing Geosciences Team as a Senior Hydrogeologist. The Senior Hydrogeologist will take a technical lead role and execute unsaturated and saturated flow modeling and related projects for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time. We support clients in all phases of the mining life cycle, from exploration through post-closure. The Senior Hydrogeologist will join a team of about 20 hydrogeologists and geochemists across our western regional offices. This position will require a passionate and organized individual who can interface and develop relationships with our mining clients; develop and lead teams; develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; develop and lead site investigations and characterization; execute and review calculations; construct and simulate saturated and unsaturated flow models; and prepare expertly written reports. This individual will interact throughout the organization internally and externally with clients and members of business and professional organizations.

Requirements

• Expertise in unsaturated flow modeling using HYDRUS or SVFlux is essential.
• Expertise in saturated flow modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW.
• Strong expertise in evapotranspiration cover design.
• Ability to lead evapotranspiration cover design projects.
• Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations.
• Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis.
• Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Be a driver of a positive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of an M.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (PG or PE).

Responsibilities

• Work with hydrogeologists, geochemists, and geotechnical engineers, to develop conceptual site models, develop analytical and numerical models of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, and design evapotranspiration cover systems.
• Develop mine water management approaches including water budgets, mine dewatering, waste material impoundments, and groundwater containment/mitigation.
• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings and interface with clients, agencies, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on their own projects and projects of peers.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Contribute to an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and support hiring new talents.

What This Job Offers

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