Hydrogeologist

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Portland Area - Lake Oswego, OR

Position Type: Full-time

Education Level: BS

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: 25%

Job Category: Engineering

Description

• Perform hydrogeologic characterization assessments for dewatering, environmental, mining, levee, and water resource projects which will involve field work and travel.

• Perform quantitative analyses and modeling of groundwater systems using standard analytical techniques, and commercial numerical programs.

• Prepare written technical reports, project correspondence, field activity reports, data reports, and work plans for internal and client review.

• Manage business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.

• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance Policy.

• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Geology. Hydrogeology or Engineering Geology; MS degree preferred.

• 7 to 14 years of experience in hydrogeology, including aquifer pumping tests, dewatering design and seepage analysis, storm water infiltration testing, water quality sampling, and water supply system drilling and testing.

• Registered/Licensed Hydrogeologist and/or Certified Engineer Geologist in one or more of the following: WA, OR, CA.

• Some formal training and professional experience in groundwater modeling, including the MODFLOW and related suite of codes, and GEO-SLOPE codes.

• Coursework and/or working background in hydrogeology.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level Hydrogeologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level.

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• Employee ownership

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.

• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA

• Life and disability insurance

• Long-term care insurance

• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans

• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid volunteer day

• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson is an E-Verify Employer

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.