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. 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 

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