HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.
Job Title: Senior Engineering Hydrologist and Groundwater Modeler
Duration: Part-time, 1 year with potential for extension(s)
Location: Remote
Short Summary about Job:
HukariAscendent is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Hydrologist and Groundwater Modeler to provide remote technical support. The successful candidate will perform numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, hydrogeological analysis, and reporting for LM sites including Fernald, Tuba City, and Monument Valley, working in coordination with the site support contractor's technical staff.
Responsibilities include:
Assist with groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using PEST and PESTPP-IES; support preparation of the annual site environmental report and provide technical advice in coordination with other project staff.
Assist with groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using PESTPP-IES and PESTPP-MOU.
Assist with groundwater flow and transport modeling, other technical analyses, and evaluation of the groundwater remedy.
Support other groundwater modeling efforts on an as-needed basis.
Complete other hydrogeological analyses and reporting activities on an as-needed basis.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, or engineering.
10 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, including MODFLOW, PEST, PESTPP-IES, and PESTPP-MOU.
Expertise in groundwater flow and contaminant transport fundamentals.
General field characterization experience.
Working knowledge of well drilling, coring/sampling, and monitoring well installation.
Data acquisition and evaluation experience.
Understanding of tracer testing implementation and interpretation.
Working knowledge of aquifer testing and analysis.
Experience with conceptual site model development.
Expertise in statistics and geostatistics.
Expertise in three-dimensional visualization and evaluation using Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS).
Expertise in programming and scripting.
Expertise in geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and geophysics.
Familiarity with remedial design and evaluation.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) sites and programmatic history.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification.
Miscellaneous/Additional Information:
This is a fully remote position.
HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.
HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.
HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.