Senior Groundwater Modeler

WSP • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Senior Groundwater Modeler for our Redmond, WA office. 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; Planning and managing projects and participating in client meetings; Performing (either in a lead or supporting role) business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation; Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within WSP as well as mentoring to junior-level staff; and 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 regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering with a specialization in groundwater modelling through course work or undergraduate projects/thesis
• Minimum of five-years of experience with industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience; preferably in a consulting practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including making presentations, leading discussions, technical documentation, proposal/report writing, etc.), including English fluency
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
• Excellent work ethic with strong organization and time management skills
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHg)

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Programming experience including Python, R, and VBA.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Planning and managing projects and participating in client meetings
• Performing (either in a lead or supporting role) business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation
• Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within WSP as well as mentoring to junior-level staff
• 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 regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees