Hydrogeologist

As a staff Hydrogeologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll conduct field activities related to environmental assessment projects and assist in report preparation. You’ll provide field and office support on environmental site characterization and hydrogeologic investigation projects.  You will work with senior hydrogeologists and take training classes in aquifer test analysis, digital groundwater modeling and fate and transport modeling.   Initial experience will be field focused including the following duties:

• Applying knowledge of geochemistry and hydrogeology to characterize groundwater flow and quality as well as determine contaminant fate and transport.
• Preparing environmental data tables, drilling logs, contour maps, and reports to present and interpret compiled data.
• Overseeing and documenting drilling of exploratory borings and installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Collecting or supervising collection of soil, surface water, and groundwater samples for analysis of chemical composition.
• Developing groundwater wells.
• Conducting aquifer testing and interpreting aquifer testing data. 
• Planning and implementing single-well permeability tests.

Qualification:

• M.S. in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis
• 0-2 years’ professional experience;
• Detailed oriented;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
• Ability to speak effectively to clients or employees of the organization;
• Ability to use MS Word processing and Excel spreadsheet software;
• Ability to travel overnight and work extended hours as needed;
• Experience with Aqtesolv, MODFLOW, and MT3D software is a preferred.

We have fun!  Many of our team develop deep friendships and hang out after work.  We have an office-wide social committee which focuses on increasing and improving interaction amongst our employees.  From free donuts on Wednesdays to ping pong tournaments to beer exchanges, our social committee does a great job and is looking for help!  We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, such as CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; CEC Women, and more! 

We have experts!  CEC is consistently ranked as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm.  We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and perform interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We care about our people!  People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan.  When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal.  CEC offers you a small firm work environment with large firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. We offer a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus, company stock, medical dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work life balance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, simply respond to the ad. EOE