Senior Groundwater Modeler

Senior Groundwater Modeler

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Groundwater Modeler for our Redmond, WA, Denver, CO, Meridian, , Minneapolis, MN, Bend, OR, or Portland, OR office. Be involved in projects with our Environment, Remediation, and Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Develop and apply analytical and numerical groundwater models to support contaminated site investigations and water resource projects;
• Analysis and interpretation of model results and hydrogeological data and preparation of reports;
• Providing technical support for geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models;
• Planning and managing projects and participating in client meetings;
• Performing (either in a lead or supporting role) business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation;
• Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within WSP as well as mentoring to junior-level staff; and
• Work closely with other members of the WSP modeling team Redmond as well as the wider WSP groundwater technical community around the world in a collaborative environment
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering with a specialization in groundwater modelling through course work or undergraduate projects/thesis;
• Minimum of five-years of experience with industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Hydro Geo Sphere , MIKE SHE);
• Minimum of seven years' experience; preferably in a consulting practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including making presentations, leading discussions, technical documentation, proposal/report writing, etc.), including English fluency;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Excellent work ethic with strong organization and time management skills;
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHg)

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or related discipline;
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical hydrogeology and geology;
• Practical experience with physical hydrogeology including borehole logging, monitoring well installation, and hydraulic conductivity testing;
• Experience with Pest and Null Space Monte Carlo analyses;
• Exposure to machine learning;
• Strong computer skills including working with GIS-type software, digital databases, and visualization software (Leapfrog); and Programming experience including Python, R, and VBA.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,700 - $118,500