Water Resources Scientist, Austin, TX | Albuquerque, NM | Bloomington

Water Resources Scientist, Austin, TX | Albuquerque, NM | Bloomington, IN 25-56-US08

INTERA is seeking a Water Resources Scientist to join our growing team in Austin, TX;
Albuquerque, NM; or Bloomington, IN. You’ll work alongside a collaborative group of scientists and engineers dedicated to applying data-driven insights and innovative thinking to solve complex water challenges.

We’re seeking a self-motivated professional with strong skills in data analysis, processing, and management—and an eagerness to take on new challenges. At INTERA, you’ll be part of a team committed to technical excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

Position Summary

• The primary responsibility of this position is to support regional and local water resources and hydrogeologic analyses under the direction of INTERA’s senior scientists and project managers.
• Work will involve compiling, managing, and analyzing large-scale environmental, groundwater, and surface water datasets to support sustainable water resource management.
• The position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in applying quantitative and geospatial tools to real‑world water resource challenges.

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for working closely with a collaborative team on a variety of hydrogeology and water resources projects. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Hydrogeologic and Environmental Data Analysis: Compile, synthesize, and analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and environmental datasets. Evaluate field and model data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geostatistics, statistics, and time‑series analysis.
• Data Processing and Management
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  Collect, develop, manage, and quality‑control large environmental, groundwater, and surface water datasets. Conduct quantitative analyses and data visualization to support technical studies.
• GIS Support
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  Conduct spatial analyses and generate maps, figures, and data‑driven visuals.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC): Follow established QA/QC procedures for data management, analysis, and documentation. Ensure technical accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
• Technical Writing
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  Contribute to technical reports, memoranda, and figures for project deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• 0 – 5 years experience in water resources.
• Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing environmental or water‑related datasets.
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and basic data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical figures, maps, and visuals using GIS or other data platforms.
• Proficiency with Python programming or similar scripting language for data processing (e.g., R).
• Familiarity with geostatistics, time‑series analysis, or statistical data interpretation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Skilled at technical communication of scientific and quantitative information.
• Desire to join or be actively involved in professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Experience with web GIS software, such as ArcGIS Online, or other similar software.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydrogeologic principles and data interpretation.
• Experience with groundwater modeling, including conceptual model development, input preparation, or model evaluation (e.g., MODFLOW or similar tools).
• Experience working with local and regional water resources planning.
• Experience with managing analytical chemistry data and developing spatial and temporal visualizations

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and…