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INTERA Incorporated Mid-Level Groundwater Modeler, Westminster, CO 24-39-CO03 in Westminster, Colorado
INTERA Incorporated is looking to fill a mid-level Groundwater Modeler position to join us in our Westminster, CO office. This is an excellent opportunity to be mentored by industry experts to learn and grow in the field of subsurface flow and contaminant transport modeling. As a member of our talented modeling team, your work will be a valuable contribution towards the innovative solutions needed at the Hanford Site, one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the world.
Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and has a passion for learning. They are also collaborative by nature, and wish to work with exceptional groups of geologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, engineers, and GIS Analysts. Individuals who embody these characteristics, and who have a strong understanding of the subsurface flow and transport process required to develop appropriate conceptual and numerical models, are welcome to apply.
Our purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow. Help us make a difference today.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support on flow and transport modeling projects under the direction of INTERA's senior staff. This includes:
Compiling, synthesizing, and analyzing data to develop conceptual site and numerical models Performing numerical flow and transport modeling of the subsurface Creating inputs and postprocessing and evaluating outputs from groundwater models Preparing reports and technical presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders Implementing and complying with Department of Energy Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures Supervising junior staff Required Qualifications MS or Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geosystems, or a related field with emphasis on numerical modeling of subsurface processes 4+ years of demonstrated experience Previous experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models Experience in computer programming (python, R, FORTRAN, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with PEST/PEST++ decision support modeling software Expected salary range: $84,000 $120,000 (Potential salary range is higher for candidates who may have more than 4 years of experience.)
About INTERA & Our Benefits
Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into international geoscience and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA's practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people's needs for security, health, and well-being with:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage Paid parental leave - up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage - paid 100% by the company Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time Opportunities for stock ownership Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals Career coaching instead of performance evaluations Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society Pet insurance, and more These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.