Project Hydrogeologist - Westminster

Position: Project Hydrogeologist - Westminster, CO

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

Corporate Structure

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Job Title

Project Hydrogeologist

Location

Westminster, CO

Status

Full-Time

FLSA

Exempt

Hiring Range

$90,000.00 –  per year. (The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)

Travel Requirement

Required to travel 10% of the time.

Position Summary

RSI is recruiting for a Project Hydrogeologist to support our Groundwater Program for U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management projects. The Project Hydrogeologist will assist with and lead portions of projects involving groundwater and contaminant characterization, conceptual site model development, long-term monitoring, and remedial performance evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in hydrogeologic principles, practical field characterization experience, and strong skills in groundwater data analysis and reporting.

Experience with groundwater modeling tools and statistical analysis is preferred. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, fieldwork leadership, and project coordination, with opportunities for growth under the guidance of senior staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary groundwater and environmental projects with support from Senior Staff.
• Manage projects including, development of scopes of work to address groundwater issues, create associated budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to execute work.
• Perform the acquisition, organization, and analysis of environmental field data, groundwater evaluations including modeling, statistical and geostatistical evaluations, and conceptual site model development.
• Support/lead the development of complex numerical flow and transport models to develop groundwater compliance strategies and assess their performance.
• Lead development of project documents and presentations under supervision of Senior Staff.
• Support and mentor staff.
• Interface with senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience

• Masters or PhD in hydrogeology, engineering, geology, or related physical sciences field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• P.G. or P.E. preferred but not required.

Required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in field characterization.
• Experience overseeing well drilling, coring/sampling, and monitoring well installation.
• Expertise in data acquisition and evaluation.
• Proficient with scientific software including ArcGIS, Python, R, and others.
• Expertise in MODFLOW or other relevant groundwater modeling software preferred.
• Developing expertise in conceptual site model development.
• Developing knowledge of statistics and geo-statistics.
• Developing expertise in three-dimensional visualization and evaluation.
• Developing expertise in programming and scripting.
• Introductory knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and geophysics.
• Developing knowledge of remedial design and evaluation.
• Preliminary knowledge of regulations and standard requirements.
• Preliminary knowledge of groundwater flow and contaminant transport fundamentals.
• Ability to learn and implement integrated work control processes, readiness reviews, health and safety and field project closeouts.
• Experience with project management functions (i.e., scope, schedule, and budget), including subcontractor oversight.

Clearance and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential

Physical Requirements

Medium:
Work involves moving objects by exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an above-negligible amount and up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Job Posting Close Date

This role is expected to accept applications till at least…