Staff Hydrogeologist

GeoEngineers • Spokane, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Hydrogeologist, you will be responsible for conducting hydrogeologic field investigations for water supply development, groundwater control, and stormwater infiltration projects. You can expect to spend a significant portion of your time in the field on projects, both big and small, allowing you to develop a broad understanding of soil and groundwater conditions related to hydrogeologic issues. You will also be involved in report preparation and performing hydrogeologic analysis, such as groundwater mounding, slug- and aquifer test analysis, infiltration test analysis, groundwater flow modeling, and Critical Aquifer Recharge Area assessments. This position may also provide support to our geotechnical engineering and environmental teams in other locations, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Geology or a related field
• Geologist-In-Training (GIT) certification preferred.
• Be able to adapt to changing project requirements and successfully work within a team.
• Have a strong field orientation and proven problem-solving skills.
• Have professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50 percent of the time, as needed.
• One year of driving experience in the United States.
• Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.
• All candidates are subject to completing a background check and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments, as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Geology or Hydrogeology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting hydrogeologic field investigations including sampling and logging of soil and rock during drilling, water supply well siting, design, installation and development, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring and infiltration testing.
• Assist with gathering field data and field samples for related projects.
• Coordinate samples for testing as needed.
• Responsible for preparing field reports and performing hydrogeologic analyses such as groundwater mounding, slug- and aquifer-test analysis, and infiltration test analysis.
• Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and assisting in the development of groundwater flow models and dewatering plans based on the data you collect.
• Support a variety of projects mainly in the Spokane area but may support our hydrogeologic team at other locations as needed.

Benefits

• healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available)
• 401(k) with company match
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• wellbeing benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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