Senior Hydrologist

Main Responsibilities

Analyzing and interpreting data related to water quality, preparing reports, and communicating findings
Developing strategies and implementing measures to prevent and control pollution in water bodies, including the identification and mitigation of pollution sources
Collaborating with stakeholders to develop water management plans
Field evaluations such as site assessments for impact analysis or development of hydrologic and hydraulic mitigation measures, and collecting stream cross section, stream roughness, flow and water quality data
Experience with field equipment for basic surveying, water quality sampling and flow measurement data collection preferred but not essential
Calculations and modeling of stream discharges, determination of flood limits and watershed analysis
Groundwater modeling experience
Preparation of written surface water and groundwater technical evaluations and development water supply assessments
Preparation of written water optimization assessments
Preparation of surface water and groundwater impacts analyses for CEQA and NEPA documentation
Preparation of Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Analyze watershed, hydrodynamic, and water quality data using GIS and statistical techniques

Skills / Qualifications

BA/BS (or higher) degree with a major in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, physics, chemistry, hydrology or hydrogeology
10 years of professional experience, preferably with an environmental consulting organization
Knowledge of various surface water and groundwater modelling software including MODFLOW, MODFLOW FLEX, SURFER, RBCA, Watersheds

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