Quantitative Hydrogeologist

AGS has an opening for a full-time, senior-level quantitative hydrogeologist and groundwater modeler with extensive experience developing and calibrating MODFLOW models. This position is fully remote. AGS is a Geoscience and Engineering firm specializing in professional consulting services related to groundwater, hydrogeology and water resources. www.advancedgw.com We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities: You will lead groundwater modeling and quantitative hydrogeologic analysis for the firm with support of senior groundwater hydrologists, engineers, and modelers. You will lead a team of highly qualified younger hydrogeologists and modelers. Responsibilities include:

• Assimilating and analyzing public and private hydrogeologic data to develop conceptual, geologic, analytical, and numerical models for groundwater and hydrologic models


• Geophysical, geologic, hydrogeologic analyses with basic models and methods


• Evaluation and interpretation of geophysical logs to develop 3-d geologic models


• Hydrogeologic evaluation of aquifers and conceptual


• Developing inputs and evaluating outputs from MODFLOW family of codes


• Using GIS, time-series analysis, geostatistics, and other statistical methods to evaluate data


• Using quantitative methods to evaluate long-term groundwater availability, wellfield design, stream-aquifer interaction, impacts of pumping, ASR, brackish groundwater systems, and many other applications


• Implementing appropriate procedures to ensure QA/QC for all work


• Preparation of technical reports and technical presentations to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory community


• Mentoring young professionals


• Client interaction and project development


• Manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, shifting priorities as needed to meet changing project demands and deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA in Geosciences, Engineering, or a closely related field


• Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices


• Experience with groundwater modeling, including development of conceptual and numerical models, model calibration, and reporting


• Proficiency with MODFLOW codes


• Working knowledge of GIS, geodatabases, and public data sources


• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB or other related programming language etc.) and willingness to learn new skills


• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering or a similar field


• 8-10 years of applicable experience with emphasis on groundwater modeling and quantitative hydrogeology


• Experience with data assimilation, databases, illustrating quantitative data, statistical analysis, scripting/coding to improve quantitative workflows


• Familiarity with publicly available records and data from TWDB, TCEQ, TRC, and other state and federal agencies


• Experience with TWDB GAMs


• Experience with FloPy and PEST codes

· Python coding experience

· Applied geochemistry

· PG or PE certification

Submit resume to hr@advancedgw.com