Graduate Quantitative Hydrogeologist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Quantitative Hydrogeologist to join the CAR team in our Golden, CO office. In this role you will conduct research or perform evaluations of a geological or hydrogeological nature. GHD is seeking a hydrogeologist to join our staff to assist with challenging projects related to quantitative hydrogeology. In this role, you will apply hydrogeology and groundwater modeling skills on projects related to remediation of contaminated groundwater, water supply evaluations, and groundwater-surface water interactions.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Field Work : Field work required at least 45% of the time. Fieldwork opportunities for this position are also available and may include on-site investigations of contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas, including oversight of well installation and sample collection, and preparation of drilling logs, cross sections, geologic maps, and technical reports. Fieldwork opportunities for this position may occur multiple times throughout the year with the possibility of some out-of-town travel.
• Sample Collection : Routine groundwater sample collection from monitoring wells. Groundwater monitoring well installations.
• Insights and Reporting : Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Solutions Analysis : Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents. Assist with conceptual site model development; numerical modeling of groundwater flow and fate and transport; and aquifer test performance analysis.
• Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations : Contribute to project delivery by analyzing and interpreting geological / geophysical field data.
• Health, Safety, and Environment : Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Personal Capability Building : Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Community of Practice Management : Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Data Collection and Analysis : Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Support Bid Solicitation / Request for Proposal / Tender Preparation : Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
• Client & Customer Management (External) : Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Sampling and Testing : Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Project Management : Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

What you will bring to the Team

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