Hydrogeologist

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We are seeking a Hydrogeologist to support our expanding business in Florida and throughout the Gulf Region. The position will also provide hydrogeology support to the Water Resources Business Line. This position is based out of Stantec’s West Palm Beach office. The Hydrogeologist will report to a Hydrogeologist Team Leader and will be responsible for designing, supporting, and executing hydrogeological investigations for dewatering, water supply, and aquifer recharge studies for water supply clients.

This candidate also will be responsible for leading large capacity production well design and construction projects. The successful candidate should have a background in drilling groundwater production wells, be familiar with deep injection well construction, and have the ability to oversee and support groundwater flow modeling, field investigations, conduct aquifer performance tests, project manage, and write technical reports. This position interacts with both internal and external clients in field and office settings.

It requires travel to sites, primarily in central Florida. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary.

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Develop new well designs for groundwater monitoring and groundwater production.
• Design field investigations in support of hydrogeology studies, including drilling, well construction, and testing oversight; groundwater sampling; and water level monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of hydrogeologic investigations to internal and external clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables.
• Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules.
• Communicate effectively: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations (record of publications, project reports, and/or public presentations will be requested).
• Work independently and provide a supervisory role in the field at remote sites.
• Maintain a good driving record and possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Minimum of a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or a related field.
• Experience and/or coursework completed in geology, hydrogeology, and production well design and construction, and aquifer test analysis.
• A minimum of five years of consulting, mining, or a similar field requiring regular use and analysis of hydrogeologic data.
• Existing professional registration in Florida or the ability to work toward a professional registration (PG).

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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Full‑time and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees…