Entry-Level to Mid-Level Groundwater Modeler Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Entry-Level to Mid-Level Groundwater Modeler, Austin, TX 26-23-AUS
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INTERA Incorporated is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Groundwater Modeler to join our office in Austin, Texas, supporting work on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site in Washington State. This position offers mentorship by industry experts and a chance to grow in subsurface flow and contaminant transport modeling.

Our ideal candidate is an early-career professional who brings curiosity, initiative, and a passion for building technical expertise in a collaborative setting. We will work with geologists, hydro geologists, geochemists, engineers, and GIS analysts to facilitate risk-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

INTERA Incorporated participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

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