Senior Project Hydrogeologist

What you'll do: Support and manage hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects. Plan, coordinate, and interpret field investigations, including drilling, monitoring well installation, groundwater and surface water sampling, aquifer testing, and hydraulic testing. Develop and interpret conceptual hydrogeologic models. Support groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, including data preparation, model development, and documentation. Analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and environmental data. Prepare technical reports, presentations, work plans, proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules. Manage small- to medium-sized projects or project tasks, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and technical quality. Communicate technical findings to project teams, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders. Coordinate with hydrogeologists, geomechanics engineers, engineering geologists, geochemists, data scientists, and numerical modelers. Support proposal development, client communication, and continued growth of ITASCA North America's hydrogeology practice. What you bring RequiredAdvanced degree in hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geochemistry, or a related field. 8–12 years of relevant professional experience. Proven technical capability in hydrogeology or a closely related field. Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required. Experience with hydrogeologic field investigations, groundwater monitoring, aquifer or hydraulic testing, and data interpretation. Experience developing or interpreting conceptual hydrogeologic models. Familiarity with groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling. Effective technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage small- to medium-sized assignments or projects. Ability to support proposals, work programs, budgets, and client communication. Strongly valued Mining industry experience, particularly mine water management, pit dewatering, depressurization, seepage, closure, water balance, permitting, and operational hydrogeology. Experience with contaminant hydrogeology, aqueous geochemistry, groundwater/surface water interaction, water supply, or remediation. Experience with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MINEDW, PEST, MT3D, or other transport modeling tools, GIS, 3-D visualization, or data analysis. Experience supporting environmental impact assessment, permitting, regulatory engagement, or closure planning. Experience coordinating subcontractors, field crews, drilling programs, or monitoring programs. Experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams. Location and travel This is a full-time position based in the United States. Preferred locations are Denver/Lakewood, Colorado, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, but other U.S. locations, including hybrid/remote work options, may be considered for the right candidate. Travel may be required for client meetings, site visits, field programs, conferences, and internal collaboration. ITASCA may provide employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc.) for this role, subject to business needs, candidate qualifications, and immigration regulations.

Compensation and benefits: We value your contributions and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family Generous paid time off from day one Paid holidays 401(k) with company match Paid parental leave Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance The anticipated salary range is $85,000-$105,000. Final compensation will depend on experience and qualifications. ITASCA is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.