Groundwater Modeler, Austin, TX, -AUS

Groundwater Modeler, Austin, TX, 26-14-AUS
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INTERA Incorporated is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Groundwater Modeler position to join our office in Austin, TX, to support our work on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site in Washington State. This is an excellent opportunity to be mentored by industry experts to learn and grow in the field of subsurface flow and contaminant transport modeling. As a member of our talented modeling team, your work will be a valuable contribution to the innovative solutions needed at the Hanford Site, one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the world.

Our ideal candidate is an early-career professional who brings curiosity, initiative, and a passion for building technical expertise in a collaborative setting. This role will provide the opportunity to work with exceptional groups of geologists, hydro geologists, geochemists, engineers, and GIS analysts. We utilize numerical models to facilitate risk-informed decision making. Individuals who embody these characteristics and who have a strong understanding of the subsurface flow and transport process required to develop appropriate conceptual and numerical models are welcome to apply.

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.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support on flow and transport modeling projects under the direction of INTERA’s senior technical staff. The tasks and responsibilities of this position include:

• Compiling, synthesizing, and analyzing data to develop conceptual site and numerical models
• Performing numerical flow and transport modeling of the subsurface
• Creating inputs to and evaluating outputs from groundwater models
• Preparing reports and technical presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Implementing and complying with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures

• MS or MA in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or a closely related field with an emphasis on groundwater hydrology and/or groundwater modeling
• Solid foundational knowledge of physical hydrogeology
• Solid foundational knowledge of numerical methods, MODFLOW codes, computer programming, and GIS software
• Programming experience with Python
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements

• 2-8 years of applicable experience with a primary emphasis on quantitative hydrogeology and/or groundwater modeling

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geoscience and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, and more

These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years  love what we do, and it shows.

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