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, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hydrogeology or environmental engineering (with a focus on groundwater modeling or hydrogeologic processes).
• Experience conducting groundwater modeling, working with modeling programs like MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS and model processing software such as GMS or Groundwater Vistas. Strong candidates with a directly relevant Master’s degree and academic experience in modeling may 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.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting or United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. 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 foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.