Senior Hydrogeologist (Ph.D.)

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• 90+ Disciplines 
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We are currently seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist for a Senior Scientist role in our Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice to be based in the Warrenville, IL office. In this role you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-level scientific support for projects centering on evaluation of groundwater movement, flooding, geomorphology, water resources and water quality, contaminant transport and fate, and evaluation of the impacts of climate change. You will work with complex environmental and geospatial datasets to evaluate surface and subsurface hydrologic and geologic conditions, develop and communicate conceptual site models, and prepare high-quality technical deliverables for clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically rigorous, and eager to expand their expertise into emerging environmental issues, including climate change impacts on water supply, evolving policy related to water quality and waste management, and contaminants of emerging concern.

• Examining surface and subsurface hydrologic and geologic conditions through the lens of water and contaminant fate & transport
• Synthesizing technical information and applying critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Integrating, processing, and quality-checking large environmental and geospatial datasets
• Developing and assisting in the development of conceptual site models for contaminated sites with varying scales, hydrogeologic settings, and contaminants of concern
• Preparing clear, visually effective figures, maps, and presentation materials to support client communications, technical updates, and project deliverables
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

• Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Geologic Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Limnology, Water Resources, or similar discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in consulting or government agency (e.g., regulatory agency, Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, DEP)
• Experience with common surface water and groundwater modeling is desired (MODFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, FLO-2D)
• Experience modeling chemical fate and transport is a plus
• Expertise in large dataset visualization
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.  

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. 

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite