Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Groundwater Modeler / Hydrogeologist to join a highly specialized team supporting major mining projects across the United States and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects involving mine pit dewatering, underground mine dewatering, water supply development, and mine water management.
Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with geotechnical and civil engineering professionals on projects ranging from site development and embankment design to tailings and water management infrastructure. We offer a collaborative, employee-focused environment that emphasizes technical excellence, professional growth, and leadership development.
Position Overview
The Senior Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist will lead technical project execution and project management activities, including field investigations, conceptual model development, numerical groundwater modeling, groundwater resource evaluations, and dewatering system design for mining operations.
This role offers a clear path toward technical and operational leadership, including the potential to progress into a Hydrogeology Team Lead position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage multidisciplinary groundwater and mine water projects from proposal through execution
Develop and manage technical scopes of work and field investigations
Oversee activities including:
Drilling supervision
Well construction
Aquifer testing
Packer testing
Vibrating wire piezometer installation
Surface and downhole geophysics
Groundwater and surface water sampling and monitoring
Develop conceptual hydrogeologic site models
Build and calibrate numerical groundwater, unsaturated flow, and water balance models
Perform predictive modeling to support mining operations and water management planning
Prepare technical proposals, reports, and client presentations
Mentor and develop junior technical staff
Collaborate with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal engineering teams
Support projects through domestic and international travel as required
Education
Master's degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, including:
Geology
Hydrology
Hydrochemistry
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Experience
15+ years of experience in mining hydrogeology and mine water management
Technical Skills
Required experience with:
MODFLOW / GW Vistas
AQTESOLV
GIS software
Microsoft Access
Preferred experience with:
FEFLOW
GoldSim
Leapfrog
VBA, Python, or other scripting languages
Professional Credentials
Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
Additional Qualifications
Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5-15%
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors