GHD · 3 hours ago
Graduate Quantitative Hydrogeologist
Golden, CO
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
0+ years expGHD is a global network of skilled engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists committed to a sustainable future. They are seeking a Graduate Quantitative Hydrogeologist to conduct research and evaluations related to hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, and contaminated groundwater remediation.
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Responsibilities
Field Work: Field work required at least 45% of the time. Fieldwork opportunities for this position are also available and may include on-site investigations of contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas, including oversight of well installation and sample collection, and preparation of drilling logs, cross sections, geologic maps, and technical reports. Fieldwork opportunities for this position may occur multiple times throughout the year with the possibility of some out-of-town travel
Sample Collection: Routine groundwater sample collection from monitoring wells. Groundwater monitoring well installations
Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports
Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents. Assist with conceptual site model development; numerical modeling of groundwater flow and fate and transport; and aquifer test performance analysis
Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to project delivery by analyzing and interpreting geological/geophysical field data
Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise
Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently
Support Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side
Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems
Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field
0-4 years of experience with coursework and/or direct experience in groundwater geochemistry, hydrogeology, groundwater flow and transport modeling, and aquifer test data collection and analyses
Strong computer skills including familiarity some of the following codes or software: MODFLOW-NWT, MODFLOW-USG, or MODFLOW-6, Groundwater Vistas, Python/FloPy, R, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, PEST, AQTESOLV, etc
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment especially across different offices and regions
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's Degree Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering is a plus
For master's degree applicants, thesis option is preferred especially in the subject area of hydrologic/hydrogeologic modeling and/or contaminant fate and transport
Advanced database skills are also a plus
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus
Benefits
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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