Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist

About the Role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. In this role, you will contribute to projects that make a difference in communities and around the world by applying your expertise in groundwater modeling and hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

• Work under more-senior modelers, using prescribed methods in various data analysis and modeling assignments as part of groundwater and contaminant fate and transport modeling projects.
• Evaluate groundwater movement, contaminant fate and transport, groundwater supplies, and land subsidence due to over-withdrawal of groundwater.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering/science, oceanography, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including a thorough understanding of hydrogeological processes and principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in hydrogeology or environmental engineering (with a focus on groundwater modeling or hydrogeologic processes).
• Experience conducting groundwater modeling using programs like MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS, and model processing software such as GMS or Groundwater Vistas. Strong candidates with a relevant Master’s degree and academic modeling experience will also be considered.
• Experience with mathematical software such as Python, MatLab, and R.
• Previous field experience collecting groundwater data.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Candidates who reside locally in the Philadelphia area.

Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting or Philadelphia.

Schedule

Full-time.

What We Believe

At HDR, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to create a collaborative culture that encourages trust and empowers us to make great things possible. As employee-owners, we all play a role in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and provide a supportive environment for engagement and contribution.