Hydrogeologist

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At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Entry Level Hydrogeologist to join the Geosciences Team of Stantec’s Mining, Minerals and Metals Business Center. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ready to engage in providing our clients with high-quality products while learning and growing both as an individual and as part of a team.

The Entry Level Hydrogeologist will join a team of about 20 hydro geologists, geologists, and geochemists across our southwest regional offices. The job description includes support for field investigations, data analysis, GIS analysis, and report writing. This position interacts with both internal and external clients in field and office settings. The position requires some travel, potentially to remote field sites within the United States.

International travel may also be required depending on project needs.

Your

Key Responsibilities

The Entry Level Hydrogeologist will be responsible for analyzing and communicating hydrologic and geologic data to provide insight into critical groundwater flow processes.

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Develop conceptual and analytical hydrogeologic models.
• Support the development of numerical groundwater and unsaturated flow models.
• Develop new well designs for groundwater monitoring and groundwater production.
• Perform field investigations in support of hydrogeology studies including drilling, well construction, and testing oversight; groundwater sampling; and water level monitoring.
• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data, and perform spatial analysis using GIS tools.
• Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of hydrogeologic investigations to internal and external clients.
• Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, technical writing, electronic communications and presentations
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and work well with others to achieve group results
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis
• Must be able to manage time, be organized, and set priorities
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions - Positive attitude and a desire for continuous learning - Ability to work independently in the field at remote sites.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication are required (record of publications, project reports, and/or public presentations will be requested)

Education and Experience

• A minimum of M.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology or related field is required.
• Experience and/or course work completed in GIS is required
• Up to 5 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic data
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (GIT, EIT, PG or PE)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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