Associate or Project Hydrogeologist

The role

This person will perform technical environmental work including groundwater modeling, field programs, and data evaluation. They will work on multi-year projects for industrial, aerospace, and governmental clients.

What you will do

• Prepare conceptual models and support fate and transport modeling and groundwater modeling
• Participate in and lead field programs including well installation and aquifer testing
• Evaluate remedial alternatives
• Tabulate, evaluate, and interpret environmental data
• Assess remedial action performance data
• Oversee compliance monitoring field programs and prepare reports
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications
• Direct and coordinate with analytical laboratories
• Participate in large multi-disciplinary team projects
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, or related environmental science
• Geologist-In-Training (GIT) certification
• 2 to 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 1 year of field experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with Groundwater modeling is required
• Experience with GIS and associated data management
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to work on multiple project tasks concurrently
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary team members
• California Professional Geologist or the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable time frame (Project Hydrogeologist)
• 5+ years of experience, including management experience (Project Hydrogeologist)

Nice to have

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Advanced Excel experience using Macros and Power Query
• First aid/CPR trained
• Understanding of groundwater modeling software
• California Certified Hydrogeologist (applies to Project Hydrogeologist)

Benefits

• Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option)
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee ownership options

Before you apply

• Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

About the company

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience. They are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets.