Associate Hydrogeologist - Groundwater Modeler

Key Skills

Data Modeling, Data science techniques, NoSQL, Postgres, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, SQL, UI design, UX design, VBA

Job Description

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Hydrogeology Consultant - Groundwater Modeler for our Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA or Portland, OR offices. Be involved in projects with our Environment, Remediation, and Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Develop and apply analytical and numerical groundwater models to support contaminated site investigations and water resource projects;
• Analysis and interpretation of model results and hydrogeological data and preparation of reports;
• Providing technical support for geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models;
• Work closely with other members of the WSP modeling team Redmond as well as the wider WSP groundwater technical community around the world in a collaborative environment
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering with a specialization in groundwater modelling through course work or undergraduate projects/thesis
• Minimum of 1 year of post-education experience with industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE);
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Desire to effectively communicate technical information to clients, regulators, and colleagues in a readily understood format.
• All candidates must have excellent and demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong commitment to quality and timely delivery of services.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or related discipline;
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical hydrogeology and geology;
• Practical experience with physical hydrogeology including borehole logging, monitoring well installation, and hydraulic conductivity testing;
• Experience with Pest and Null Space Monte Carlo analyses;
• Exposure to machine learning;
• Strong computer skills including working with GIS-type software, digital databases, and visualization software (Leapfrog); and
• Programming experience including Python, R, and VBA.

Compensation and Benefits:

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $68,900 - $87,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.