Senior Groundwater Modeler / Hydrogeologist

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In the role of Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist we'll count on you to:

• Work under more-senior modelers, using prescribed methods in various data analysis and modeling assignments as part of hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality modeling projects
• Evaluate thermal impacts, pathogens, biochemical (BOD) dissolved oxygen, nutrients and algae, or organic or metal contamination in lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries or coastal waters
• Acquire, organize and analyze environmental data
• Set up and execute mathematical models
• Perform quality-control checks on model input and results
• Participate in project meetings, proposal preparation, report writing and presentations
• Develop statistical and graphical comparisons of model results and data
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience as a hydrogeologist or closely aligned profession. Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting contaminated site investigations involving sample collection and analysis of various media including soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment.
• Experience preparing groundwater monitoring reports and evaluating laboratory analytical data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conceptual site models and the ability to critically analyze these models to identify data gaps and inform field investigation scoping activities.
• Demonstrated experience performing drilling, well installation, slug tests, and pump tests in consolidated and unconsolidated formations.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) certification.
• Prior experience with Federal environmental regulations (CCR, CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, etc).
• Experience working on Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) projects involving groundwater monitoring, statistical analysis evaluations, site characterization, and corrective measures development.
• Familiarity using boring log digitization software such as gINT or OpenGround and other hydrogeological software including Surfer and Aqtesolv.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification and MSHA training are a plus.

   

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Candidates who reside locally in the Greater Philadelphia area are preferred

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