Senior Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler

ITASCA Minneapolis

. Develop, calibrate, apply, and review numerical groundwater flow models for mining, environmental, and water-resource projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$145,000 - CA$180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in groundwater flow modeling, including the development and calibration of numerical models, hydrogeologic data interpretation, and technical documentation. Capable of mentoring staff and managing complex projects while ensuring high-quality technical outputs.

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Groundwater Flow ModelingNumerical Model CalibrationTechnical WritingMINEDW ExperienceHydrogeologic Data Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Numerical Groundwater ModelsConceptual Hydrogeologic ModelsContaminant Transport ModelingFinite-Element ModelingFinite-Difference ModelingParameter EstimationUncertainty AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisProgramming in PythonGIS and 3-D Visualization

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationMentoringIndependent WorkCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MODFLOWFEFLOWHydroGeoSphereMIKE SHEGroundwater VistasMT3DPEST

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration

Industry Keywords

Mining IndustryMine DewateringGroundwater RecoveryHydraulic TestingData Collection Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, calibrate, apply, and review numerical groundwater flow models for mining, environmental, and water-resource projects
Support modeling related to mine dewatering, depressurization, pit and underground working inflows, groundwater recovery, contaminant transport, seepage, closure, and water management
Develop and interpret conceptual hydrogeologic models using geology, field data, monitoring records, hydraulic testing, groundwater chemistry, and project constraints
Evaluate model assumptions, calibration, uncertainty, sensitivity, limitations, and implications for client decisions
Prepare technical reports, model documentation, presentations, proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and work plans
Serve as a technical reviewer and internal resource for groundwater modeling quality
Mentor junior and intermediate staff in modeling methods, hydrogeologic interpretation, and technical communication
Work independently on complex assignments and manage modeling tasks or projects
Collaborate with hydrogeologists, geomechanics engineers, engineering geologists, geochemists, data scientists, and software developers
Support continued improvement of ITASCA’s modeling skills, workflows, training materials, and technical capabilities
Work with the MINEDW product manager and in-house software staff, as appropriate, to support groundwater model code development, feature improvements, user training materials, and marketing content

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field
Approximately 10–20 years of relevant professional experience
Proven record of technical excellence in groundwater flow modeling
Strong experience developing, calibrating, applying, and interpreting numerical groundwater models
Experience with conceptual hydrogeologic models, hydrogeologic data interpretation, and model documentation
Ability to critically evaluate model assumptions, calibration, uncertainty, sensitivity, and limitations
Experience working independently on complex technical assignments
Ability to supervise, manage, mentor, and review the work of others
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to support proposals, work programs, and client communication
Experience with MINEDW, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE, Groundwater Vistas, MT3D/transport modeling tools, PEST, or related modeling platforms
Mining industry experience, particularly mine dewatering, depressurization, pit inflow, pore-pressure estimation, water balance, closure, groundwater recovery, or operational hydrogeology
Experience with finite-element and/or finite-difference groundwater modeling approaches
Experience with contaminant transport modeling, parameter estimation, uncertainty analysis, sensitivity analysis, or stochastic modeling
Programming or scripting experience using Python, R, VBA, or similar tools
Experience with GIS, 3-D visualization, large datasets, database tools, or model pre/post-processing workflows
Experience with field investigation design, aquifer testing, hydraulic testing, groundwater monitoring, or data collection programs
Experience developing modeling workflows, training materials, software documentation, or user-facing technical materials
Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off from day one
Paid holidays
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Employee-owned company
Hybrid/remote work options may be considered for the right candidate