INTERA Incorporated is looking to fill an entry- to mid-level position for a Groundwater Modeler/Quantitative Hydrogeologist. You can be located in either New Mexico or Colorado and your focus will be to support our Mining and Environmental line of business. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your technical skills while collaborating with some of the industry’s top talent. We are looking for self-starters who face all project challenges head-on with expertise and commitment so that we can continue to exceed client expectations.
Our purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow. Help us make a difference today.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for hydrogeologic analysis under the direction of INTERA’s senior modelers/hydrogeologists. This includes the following:
- Perform quantitative hydrogeology and numerical flow and transport modeling
- Compile, synthesize, and analyze data to develop conceptual and numerical models of groundwater flow systems
- Analyze data using a variety of techniques such as GIS, geostatistics, statistics, or time-series analysis
- Analyze aquifer pumping test data
- Apply the aforementioned skills to project problems, including assessing the potential impacts for mine permitting, closure, and operations
- Report preparation and technical presentations to clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
- Other job duties may include short-term work in the field
Required Qualifications
- MS in Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
- Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices
- Experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models
- Python skill set
- Located in New Mexico or Colorado. Relocation assistance may be provided if necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-10 years of applicable experience with an emphasis on quantitative hydrogeology and/or groundwater modeling
- Experience with optimization software such as PEST and PEST++
About INTERA & Our Benefits
Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
- Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
- Opportunities for stock ownership
- Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
- Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
- Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
- Pet insurance, and more
These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.
