Are you a seasoned hydrogeologist with a passion for mining, a sharp eye for business opportunities, and a drive to make a real impact? INTERA is looking for a bold and dynamic Senior Hydrogeologist to join our fast-growing Mining Services team. This is your chance to shape the future of mining hydrogeology consulting while collaborating with some of the most respected minds in the industry.

Based in the Americas, this role puts you at the center of exciting, high-stakes mining projects. You’ll build and grow client relationships across the sector, delivering technical expertise across the mining life cycle—from development to closure.

In this seller-doer role, you’ll be both strategist and scientist by representing INTERA at industry events, crafting compelling proposals, and delivering smart, science-backed solutions. You’ll lead the charge on projects that matter by bringing your modeling skills and hydrogeologic insight to the forefront.

INTERA’s purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow.
Join us and help make a difference today!

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow client relationships across the mining sector, with a focus on mine water management, geochemistry, and permitting.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop proposals, and represent INTERA at industry events.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams on projects ranging from mine water supply and dewatering to closure planning.
• Apply and oversee groundwater modeling to support mine planning, permitting, and operations.
• Anticipated travel averaging 3-4 times per quarter

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geology, civil, geological, or mining engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in hydrogeology
• 15+ years of professional experience in mining hydrogeology or related fields with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably with consulting or mining industry practices
• Proven track record of project delivery, technical leadership, and business development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex science into actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hydrology, geology, civil, geological, mining engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in hydrogeology
• PG and QP registrations
• Experience with NI 43-101 or S-K 1300 Technical Reports
• Experience with underground, open pit, and/or solution mining environments
• Expertise with numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW)
• Familiarity with decision support (e.g., PEST, PESTPP) tools
• Experience, knowledge, and client contacts in the mining industry
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking and writing

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!
 

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
• 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program
• 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, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, 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, LegalShield, IDShield, 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.