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Montana Technological University · 3 months ago

Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist- (Assistant or Associate Professor, BPPF)

Butte, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Montana Technological University is seeking a highly motivated quantitative hydrogeologist for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. The role involves developing and applying groundwater models for water resources evaluation, collecting and interpreting geologic data, and writing reports to support the responsible development of Montana's natural resources.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and apply groundwater models for water resources evaluation

Aid in project design

Collect and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data

Write reports

Qualification

Groundwater modelingMODFLOW softwareHydrogeology expertiseGIS skillsProgramming PythonProgramming RTechnical writingField experienceData interpretationCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree and 3 years relevant experience or Doctoral Degree, in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or closely related field for Assistant Hydrogeologist

Master's Degree and 8 years relevant experience in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or closely related field or Doctoral Degree and 5 years' experience for Associate Hydrogeologist

Graduate-level coursework in geology, hydrogeology, and numerical groundwater flow modeling

Applicable hydrogeologic/geologic field experience

Demonstrated experience developing conceptual groundwater models, including water-budget estimates

Demonstrated experience implementing conceptual models as numerical models using modern versions of MODFLOW (e.g., MODFLOW-NWT, MODFLOW-USG, or MODFLOW 6) and associated pre- and post-processing software

Strong technical writing and communications skills demonstrated through a record of reports and presentations listed in your résumé

Proficiency with common word-processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Office)

A valid Montana driver's license (or ability to acquire one)

The University is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work and have the ability to arrive in the United States without the University's support to be considered for this position

Preferred

Groundwater project experience from design and data collection through interpretation and publication

GIS skills, including project creation, geospatial data analysis, and interpretation

Experience with developing code for efficient pre- and post-processing of model inputs and outputs, particularly using Python, R, or similar languages; familiarity with Fortran is also desirable

Experience with techniques for model calibration through parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis of model predictions, such as through PEST

Experience using MODFLOW models with unstructured grids

Familiarity with traditional aquifer test analysis methods and simulation of aquifer tests in numerical models

Familiarity with variably saturated groundwater flow modeling (e.g., HYDRUS) or coupled groundwater-surface water flow (e.g., GSFLOW)

Familiarity with surface water (e.g., RiverWare), watershed (e.g., PRMS or HSPF), hydraulic (HEC-RAS), and geochemical (e.g., PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, or MINTEQ) modeling