Hydrogeologist

Overview

As a Hydrogeologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll provide field and office support on projects related to environmental site characterization and hydrogeologic investigations, including pumping and slug test data collection, drilling oversight, data evaluation and interpretation, groundwater modelling, and assisting with report preparation. You will work with senior hydrogeologists and receive training in aquifer test analysis, digital groundwater modeling, and fate and transport modeling, as needed, to develop the skillset required to succeed as a hydrogeologist.    Work assignments and professional development will focus on activities that build upon an existing knowledge of hydrogeology, and may include the following duties:

• Applying knowledge of geochemistry and hydrogeology to evaluate groundwater flow and quality and determine contaminant fate and transport.
• Preparing environmental data tables, drilling logs, potentiometric and/or contaminant contour maps, and assisting with preparation of reports to present and interpret compiled data.
• Overseeing and documenting drilling of exploratory borings and installation of groundwater monitoring wells, including preparation of boring logs and well completion diagrams.
• Collecting or supervising the collection of soil, surface water, and groundwater samples for analysis of chemical composition.
• Conducting aquifer testing (e.g., pumping tests) and interpreting aquifer test data. 
• Planning and implementing single-well permeability tests and assisting with the planning and implementation of multi-well pumping tests; and
• Performing aquifer test data evaluation and digital groundwater modeling using Aqtesolv, MODFLOW, and/or MT3D.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis preferred. B.S. in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis will be considered.
• 2-5 years’ of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to use MS Word processing and Excel spreadsheet software.
• Ability to travel (10 - 25%)
• Experience with Aqtesolv, MODFLOW, and/or MT3D software.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.