Groundwater Modeler at Montgomery & Associates

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGroundwater ModelerMontgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time groundwater modeler to support our water agency clients for our growing team and portfolio of projects in California. This position will be associated with one of our two largest offices (Oakland or Sacramento). Our team is currently working approximately 50% in the office and 50% remotely. Our company of highly respected water resources professionals, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western United States and South America. In California, our team comprises 22 professionals located in 5 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, Pasadena, and San Luis Obispo. This position will support projects and tasks throughout California, primarily related to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers. Technical work duties for tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management may include:Interpreting lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth-specific water quality, and borehole geophysical dataCompiling, processing, and analyzing hydrogeologic data using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, graphing software, and computer programmingDeveloping hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgetsDeveloping numerical groundwater flow and transport modelsConducting pre-and post-processing of model inputs and results of predictive modeling runs and implementing model updatesManaging groundwater model tasks and activitiesPreparing data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memosParticipating in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendationsQualifications:Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or a related field of study; course work in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programmingTwo - five years of professional experience outside of academia developing and applying groundwater modelsProficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and computer programming (e.g., Python, Scilab, FORTRAN, Octave, etc.)Experience with MODFLOW (including NWT, USG, OWHM, GSFLOW, MF6, etc.) and Groundwater VistasProfessional training in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modelingUnderstanding of regional hydrogeologic settings and water resource regulations such as the California Sustainable Groundwater Management ActStrong organizational and problem-solving skills and commitment to deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present technical materials succinctly to teams and clientsU.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States (required)We are an employee-oriented company and promote a relaxed and supportive work environment. Many of our employees have been at M&A for decades. We provide a generous benefits package that includes:Competitive benefits and salary in a growing team-oriented companyPerformance bonusesDynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the companyChallenging and collaborative multidisciplinary projectsOn-the-job mentoring by senior professionalsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account; Health Reimbursement AccountLong- and short-term disabilityLife/AD&D insuranceVacation, holiday, personal, and sick leaveEmployer matching 401k retirement planMonthly Base Pay Range: $6,500 - $8,500Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $87,750 - $114,750Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above.PI8f230299b406-25405-38744448