HDR · 3 hours ago
Senior Hydrogeologist
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and innovation in creating sustainable solutions for the environment. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will lead complex hydrogeologic investigations and oversee data collection and analysis to develop groundwater remediation strategies, while also managing projects and mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex hydrogeologic investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region (e.g., fractured rock, coastal plain)
Oversee data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation, including:
Building complex, dynamic Conceptual Site Models
Developing and overseeing high-resolution site characterization strategies
Using modern Remediation Hydrogeology concepts (such as mass flux/discharge or DNAPL assessment) to develop complex groundwater remediation strategies
Field groundwater level and quality data collection methods
Familiarity with design, construction, and development of groundwater monitoring wells
Development of geologic and hydrogeologic cross-sections development utilizing geologic and geophysical data
Geospatial and geostatistical analysis
Interpretation of subsurface aquifer conditions on a site and regional scale
Development of hydrographs and other graphic presentation of hydrogeologic data
Lead the assessment of groundwater contaminant plume dynamics and make recommendations for the management and/or remediation of contaminant plumes
Be viewed as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity
Project management including direction of junior staff, providing technical review and oversight and mentoring
Report and proposal preparation including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules
Client interaction and presentations
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field
10 or more years of analysis, modeling and design and management experience
Project management skills a plus
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Advanced degree in Geology, Geosciences, Hydrogeology, Engineering, or closely related field
Experience conducting hydrogeologic assessments and updating conceptual site models at active, inactive, and abandoned mine sites or projects
Experience implementing passive and/or active water treatment systems
Experience implementing and assessing flow control structures
Experience with directional drilling into mine workings and fault zone structures
40-hour HAZWOPER, 30-hour OSHA Construction, and MSHA 40-hour Underground Miner training
Local candidates preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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