Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Foth is hiring a Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist for a hybrid role in their Environment Solutions team, focusing on hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, performing quantitative analyses, and developing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in hydrogeological investigations. The position offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
About the position

Foth is seeking a Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist to join our Environment Solutions team in Green Bay, WI; Duluth, MN; or Minneapolis, MN. This is a hybrid position working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. Tap into your technical skills working on a variety of interesting projects in the natural resources development and environmental services industry!

Responsibilities
• Assist with hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the natural resources development and environmental services industry
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• Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping
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• Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
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• Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic and hydrogeological data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting
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• Develop technical investigation plans for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems
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• Create technical reports and memos to support the permitting of natural resource development projects

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology and/or surface water hydrology
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• Experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships, co-ops or academics
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• Experience with technical writing and report preparation

Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Geology
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• 2+ years of water resources / hydrogeology experience including numerical simulations of groundwater flow and constituent transport in unconsolidated, sedimentary, and fractured rock systems
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• Previous experience developing and applying numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of mine permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
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• Experience developing and applying surface water models involving rainfall runoff/hydrology and open channel hydraulic processes for mine-scale water management planning
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• Previous experience with MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, and other numerical codes for groundwater modeling
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• Hands-on experience doing surface water modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XP-SWMM
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• Prior experience conducting packer and multi-well aquifer testing
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• Experience analyzing field investigation data
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• Previous experience with statistical/probabilistic analysis and forecasting involving hydrogeological and hydrologic time series data
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• Prior experience integrating hydrogeological and hydrologic studies and numerical analysis with feasibility studies and alternatives analysis
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• Experience analyzing groundwater flow and transport in deep bedrock environments
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• Previous experience managing large data sets and evaluation of data
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• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and documentation
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• Prior experience with mine permitting in the United States

Benefits
• Values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment
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• Ample professional growth opportunities
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• Supportive colleagues
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• Challenging and diverse projects that promote continuous professional growth and development