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Hydrogeologist (Numerical Modeler)

Denver, CO/ Hybrid, USA



SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Hydrogeologist (Numerical Modeler).


Description of Responsibilities:

  • Construction of numerical hydrological models;
  • Participate in due diligence and independent reporting projects;
  • Provision of leadership and advice to clients including written reports and presentations;
  • Advise on mine dewatering in underground and open pit mines, water supply, pit-lake infilling, site closure and hydrologic impacts of mining;
  • Use of groundwater modeling software such as FEFLOW / MODFLOW / MineDW;
  • Creation and maintenance of client relationships in world-wide projects;
  • Work in a team environment;
  • Travel to provide occasional support to field programs; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental studies or similar earth sciences;
  • Five years’ experience in professional consulting, including the following:
    • Construction and calibration of numerical hydrogeological models;
    • Mine dewatering experience in underground and open pit mines;
    • Knowledge in water supply and groundwater chemistry related to mining; and
    • Ability to provide proof of expert advice provided to mining clients (i.e. published reports, client references, presentations, etc.).
  • At minimum, three years’ expert applicability in groundwater modeling software MODFLOW;
  • At minimum, one year expert applicability in groundwater modeling software FEFLOW;
  • Basic programming skills, python preferred;
  • Ability to manage and process large datasets;
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite;
  • Proficiency with GIS software (ArcPRO or QGIS);
  • Knowledge of principals of inverse modeling, stochastic modeling and familiarity with the PEST suite; and
  • Experience with contaminant transport modeling preferred.

Annual salary: $80,000-$110,000 USD

 SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer


In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package.
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.