Managing Consultant, Scientist (Hydrogeology)

Managing Consultant, Scientist (Hydrogeology) page is loaded## Managing Consultant, Scientist (Hydrogeology)locations: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Rolling Meadows, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00030550At **ERM**, you'll step into a leadership-track role where your hydrogeologic expertise supports some of the most technically compelling site investigation, remediation, and water resource projects across the U.S. and internationally. If you're a hands-on hydrogeologist who loves solving complex subsurface puzzles - and wants to work alongside some of the world's best technical experts - this is your next big move.**Why This Role Matters**Our clients depend on ERM to help them understand groundwater systems, model environmental risks, and make informed decisions that protect communities, natural resources, and critical infrastructure. As a **Managing Consultant, Scientist (Hydrogeology)** with groundwater modeling expertise, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, defensible technical work that shapes sustainable outcomes across industries including mining, water supply, energy, and manufacturing.This role blends technical depth, project influence, and collaboration with subject matter leaders - giving you the opportunity to advance both your expertise and your career.**What Your Impact Is*** Drive forward environmental and water resource projects by contributing high-level hydrogeologic and modeling insights.* Lead the development and interpretation of 3D geological and groundwater flow models that guide decision-making.* Bring clarity to complex systems through compelling data visualization, analytical tools, and well-crafted technical deliverables.* Support field operations and testing programs that form the foundation of accurate conceptual site models.* Strengthen ERM's technical excellence through collaboration with global experts and the application of advanced modeling methods.**What You'll Bring****Required*** Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or Geology.* 4+ years of hydrogeology experience, including groundwater modeling.* Hands-on experience with MODFLOW/MT3D and newer platforms such as MODFLOW-USG or MODFLOW 6.* Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to produce high-quality technical reports.* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.* Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.* Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.* **This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.****Preferred*** Master's degree in Hydrogeology or Geology.* Experience programmatically managing modeling data using languages such as Fortran, Python, or R.* Background using data analytics or visualization tools.* Experience with Leapfrog or similar 3D geological modeling tools.* 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred, not required).**Key Responsibilities*** Serve as an integral team member supporting diverse environmental, remediation, and water resource projects.* Develop and refine 3D geologic and hydrogeologic conceptual models using tools such as Leapfrog.* Perform hydrogeologic evaluations including capture zone analyses, pumping test interpretation, and groundwater-surface water interaction assessments.* Plan, participate in, and/or oversee field programs such as hydraulic testing, well installation, drilling oversight, sample collection, and preparation of logs and cross-sections.* Prepare work plans, technical reports, and modeling deliverables for internal teams and clients.* Collaborate with GIS specialists to generate high-quality maps and visualizations.* Present data and findings using modern visualization and analytics tools.* Meet quality, budget, and scheduling expectations while managing scope-specific tasks effectively.For the **Managing Consultant, Scientist (Hydrogeology)** position, the anticipated annual base pay is **$83,430-$124,245 (USD)**. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.**Note**: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.***Who We Are:***As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-HybridAt ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our #J-18808-Ljbffr Environmental Resources Management (ERM)