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Early Career Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler

Inviting Bright Minds

We invite you to bring your knowledge, expertise, and passion into play as you collaborate with Ramboll's international experts in the areas of technology, innovation, and management of groundwater resources in water scarce regions. To succeed in this role, you must have a meticulous analytical mindset, a passion for addressing groundwater sustainability, and a commitment to driving innovative and sustainable solutions. Are you our new member of Ramboll's Water Resources team working toward solutions for water scarcity?

You will join our Water Resources Team within our Water Market

As our new member of the team, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Perform data compilation, quality screening, digitization, and data management in the development of groundwater flow and transport models.
• Plan and conduct hydrological investigations to characterize the subsurface and groundwater conditions, evaluate surface water-groundwater interactions, determine hydraulic properties, and assess the impacts of climate change on groundwater availability.
• Use geostatistical methods to assess environmental datasets.
• Construct and use defensible computational models to be used as supporting tools to help project stakeholders understand groundwater flow, potential effectiveness of recharge/augmentation projects, and other technical issues related to addressing groundwater resources management issues.
• Perform aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analysis.
• Support field investigations for groundwater mapping and geophysical surveys (transient electromagnetic surveys, electrical resistivity tomography, and seismic refraction tomography).
• Prepare reports and technical documents summarizing findings, recommendations, and regulatory compliance efforts for stakeholders, including government agencies, water districts, environmental organizations, and community groups.
• Assist with project and task management, including planning and implementing groundwater management projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.

Your starting point for constant growth

As our new Early-Career Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Modeler, you will be a part of our team of subject matter experts leading hydrogeological evaluation, basin characterization, and groundwater modeling in California and the western United States. For this role, your starting point is:

• At least 2 years of prior experience in the environmental consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attributes that include excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis and technical problem solving, and a strong organizational approach.
• Experience in collecting and interpreting hydrogeological/geological data and developing hydrogeologic conceptual models.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with groundwater modeling software (MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS, or similar) to simulate groundwater flow, assess aquifer sustainability, and forecast future groundwater conditions, incorporating variable climate scenarios is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively using visualization tools.
• Experience with scientific programming languages, such as Python, R, and Fortran

Ideally the candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in hydrogeology, environmental engineering or related discipline with 2+ years experience in groundwater.
• Advanced degree with emphasis on computational methods is desirable.
• Licensure in the state of California is a plus.
• Familiarity with California water regulations and laws, including development of groundwater sustainability plans in compliance with state and local regulations is a plus.

Welcome to our Water division

At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish. Our main service areas cover Water Resource Management, Water & Wastewater Treatment, and Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at ...@ramboll.com with such requests.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $73,000-90,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.