Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist - job 1 of 2

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist, who has a desire to contribute to our clients' success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI, Madison, WI, Minneapolis, MN, or Duluth, MN office locations.

• Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the mining and environmental services industry
• Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping
• Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of mine permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
• Develop and apply surface water models involving rainfall runoff/hydrology and open channel hydraulic processes for mine-scale water management planning, including watershed-scale analysis, reservoir evaluation and design, open channels hydraulic design, and hydraulic structures design and analysis
• Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
• Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic, hydrogeological and climate data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting
• Develop technical investigation plans for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
• Develop technical reports and memos to support the permitting of natural resource development project
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists

• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology and/or surface water hydrology
• Experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships, co-ops or academics
• Previous experience conducting groundwater modeling using MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, or other numerical codes
• Experience with technical writing and report preparation

• Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology
• 2+ years of water resources / hydrogeology experience in mining applications including numerical simulations of groundwater flow and constituent transport in unconsolidated, sedimentary, and fractured rock systems
• Professional licensure
• Previous experience in probabilistic modelling using GoldSim or other Monte Carlo simulation platforms
• Previous experience developing and applying numerical groundwater flow, transport, and surface water hydrology and hydraulic models
• Previous experience surface water modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XP-SWMM
• Previous experience planning and coordinating hydrogeological and hydrologic field studies
• Previous experience conducting packer and multi-well aquifer testing
• Previous experience analyzing field investigation data
• Previous experience with statistical/probabilistic analysis and forecasting involving hydrogeological and hydrologic time series data
• Previous experience integrating hydrogeological and hydrologic studies and numerical analysis with feasibility studies and alternatives analysis
• Previous experience analyzing groundwater flow and transport in deep bedrock environments
• Previous experience managing large data sets and evaluation of data
• Previous experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and documentation
• Previous experience with mine permitting and industrial water quality permitting in the United States

Why Foth: 

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

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Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers 

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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