Description
Leidos is seeking a Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler to support hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater modeling, and environmental data visualization tasks for projects across the United States. The position can be remote (work from home) or based in Leidos offices in Twinsburg, Ohio; Bothell, Washington; Earth City, Missouri; or Reston, Virginia.
The Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler will support and manage aspects of environmental investigation and remediation projects, including numerical modeling of groundwater, surface water, sediment transport, and/or related media; contaminant fate and transport modeling, data visualization (2D and 3D); trend analysis, task/project management; data analysis and interpretation; and report preparation.
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The Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler will work independently with Leidos Project Managers and Senior Staff, junior staff, and interface with multiple Leidos offices and subcontractors. Applicants should possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills are essential.
Must be able to travel domestically for client meetings and/or potential site visits up to 10% of the time. Must be able to obtain access to, and conduct work on, U.S. Government installations. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute project tasks as assigned, including geologic/hydrogeologic data analysis, modeling, project coordination and logistics, and project deliverables.
- Develop physical and numerical models to simulate hydraulic/hydrologic processes related to contaminant fate and transport. Develop visualizations to present complex model results. Simulate and estimate physical, chemical, and biological processes related to contaminant fate and transport.
- Compile, interpret, and report data to meet project quality assurance requirements under Federal (e.g. CERCLA), state, and/or client programs. Prepare technical reports, including complex technical analysis, conceptual site models, and visual data presentations, including maps, cross sections, data tabulations, development, analysis, and selection of remedial alternatives.
- Prepare and present project findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Willing and able to travel to project locations and attend client meetings.
- Comply with Leidos and client Environmental Compliance and Health & Safety programs.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or relevant field and at least 5 years' experience in the environmental field.
- Interpretation and analysis of chemical, geotechnical, geologic, and/or engineering data to address project/reporting requirements.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in groundwater and surface water modeling including MODFLOW-USG/MODFLOW 6, and Groundwater Vistas and similar programs.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D data visualization software, e.g., C-Tech EVS, LeapFrog, EarthVision, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or relevant field and 10+ years of experience in the environmental field.
- Proficiency in CTech Earth Volumetric Studio, Golden Software's Surfer, and ArcGIS applications.
- Proficiency in SWMM, MIKE-SHE, HEC-RAS, and/or similar programs.
- Specialized skills/experience in environmental regulatory requirements; environmental statistical methods (e.g., trend analysis) and software tools (e.g., SAS); environmental databases (e.g., data management); or commonly employed contaminant fate/transport models (e.g., SESOIL, AT123D, DUST).
- Licensure as a professional engineer and/or professional geologist.
- Working knowledge of emerging PFAS technical guidance and investigations.
- Prior completion of OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (40-hour HAZWOPER) and OSHA occupational physical exam and medical clearance allowing performance of field work at hazardous waste sites).
Original Posting Date:
2024-10-08
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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