Groundwater Modeler

About LSCE

LSCE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in groundwater resources development, management, and sustainability. LSCE has office locations in northern California (Woodland, Roseville, Daly City, Chico) and in Boise, Idaho. LSCE provides engineering, hydrogeologic, and related groundwater services to municipalities, water districts, and other public and private entities throughout California and Idaho. We seek a motivated and versatile Groundwater Modeler to join our team of water resources and engineering professionals for a full-time position in one of our California offices. The Groundwater Modeler will be a part of a diverse group of water resources scientists and engineers working in a fast-paced setting on projects throughout California. The successful candidate will lead modeling projects or project components while working closely with LSCE Principals and other staff to successfully complete projects throughout California. Experience working in the consulting engineering field and the development of project deliverables from start to finish is required.

Additional information about LSCE can be found on this website.

Position Summary

The groundwater modeling team at LSCE currently includes several advanced-level modelers with additional staff-level support. Joining as a Groundwater Modeler at LSCE is an amazing chance to have peer-to-peer collaboration and learning opportunities. LSCE routinely works with external code developers and academia to tackle problems that require novel tools and code updates. Freedom to develop your own solutions to challenging water resources issues awaits.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Develop and calibrate numerical hydrologic models ranging in complexity up to basin-scale integrated hydrologic and solute transport models.
• Use of finite difference and/or finite element model software such as MF-OWHM, MODFLOW 6, IWFM, and related model codes.
• Develop and use scripts (e.g., Python, R, Matlab) to develop model input files and process and evaluate model output.
• Working with various types of hydrologic, engineering, and hydrogeologic data and software to develop hydrogeologic conceptual models
• Working in small groups to complete project tasks while also providing project management oversight, if required.
• Preparation of written documents and client deliverables, including technical presentations, public engagement, reports, and technical memoranda.
• Aquifer test data collection and analysis.
• Involvement and management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Use of analytical solutions of common hydrogeologic problems.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Geology and M.S. degree in Hydrogeology or related disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting in California with a primary focus on groundwater or integrated hydrologic modeling.
• Proficient in using finite difference and finite element model codes such as MF-OWHM, MODFLOW 6, and IWFM.
• Fluency in the use of a scripting language such as Python, R, MATLAB, etc.
• Experience in the calibration of groundwater models using PEST or PEST++ software.
• Proficiency with the ESRI family of products to conduct spatial analysis and develop maps and figures.
• Experience in the development of project scope, budget, and schedules for groundwater modeling and related projects.
• Careful attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency, along with critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others, including mentoring staff and delegation of project work.
• Management of competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Geologist or Engineer registration in California or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Experience working in groundwater management in Central Valley groundwater subbasins.
• Working knowledge of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and development and implementation of Groundwater Sustainability Plans.
• Proficiency in Fortran, including object-oriented code development.
• Experience in developing solute and reactive transport models (e.g., MT3D, RT3D, PHAST, PHT3D).

Salary and Benefits:

LSCE offers a competitive salary ($90,000 to $160,000) and benefits package. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. LSCE benefits include health, dental, life, and 401k and profit-sharing retirement plans, as well as generous vacation, holiday, and sick policies.

Application Process:

Upload a cover letter and resume using the link provided below.