Hydrogeologist - Chantilly, VA at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Chantilly, Virginia

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Summary:

Our company is seeking a Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Modeler to join our Chantilly, VA team. As a key member, you will work closely with senior technical staff on various environmental and water-resources related projects. Your primary responsibilities will include, collection of field data, conducting aquifer testing, aquifer sampling, analyze aquifer data, build 3D geologic models, providing groundwater modeling and quantitative hydrogeological support for high-profile clients. Project management experience is preferred but not required, as is the ability to establish and maintain client relationships. Hybrid working opportunities are available, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the Chantilly, VA office.

Your Role:

• Collaborate with technical staff and client service managers to provide geological and hydrogeological expertise on projects.
• Execute projects and contribute technical knowledge in areas such as groundwater investigation, supply studies, remediation efficacy, groundwater-surface water interaction, and numerical modeling.
• Evaluate and interpret test data to build conceptual models of groundwater regimes, including contamination.
• Participate in groundwater flow and transport modeling for various project types (environmental, water supply, mining, oil, and gas).
• Determine the nature, extent, fate, and transport of contaminants at environmental sites.
• Provide technical documentation, presentations, and potentially engage in task/project management and business development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in geology or geology related fields with a BS degree, or MS in geology/hydrogeology plus >1 years of experience.
• Knowledge of different drilling methods, geophysical techniques, and hydrogeologic characterization studies.
• Experience with hydrogeological conceptual models and geologic framework models (e.g., EVS, Leapfrog).
• Familiarity with groundwater modeling software (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) and inverse modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct aquifer testing, data evaluation, and digital groundwater modeling.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 117 ECS