Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist
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A Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist designs and executes field investigations, groundwater and surface water modeling, and technical reporting to support environmental mining and permitting projects.
About this role
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist, who has a desire to contribute to our clients' success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI, Madison, WI, Minneapolis, MN, or Duluth, MN office locations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry
- Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping
- Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of project permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
- Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
- Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic and hydrogeological data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting
- Develop technical investigation plans for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
- Develop technical reports and memos to support the permitting of natural resource development project
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology and/or surface water hydrology
- Professional experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships or co-ops
- Technical writing and report preparation experience
- Proficiency with groundwater and surface water modeling tools, such as MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, or similar numerical codes
Preferred Qualifications:
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