Principal Hydrogeologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer senior technical guidance on hydrogeology, mine water, and groundwater-related initiatives.

• Oversee and evaluate conceptual hydrogeologic models, field studies, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, dewatering, seepage analysis, water balance, closure planning, permitting assistance, and impact assessments.

• Direct or critically assess numerical and analytical groundwater modeling, focusing on assumptions, uncertainties, limitations, and their implications for client decisions.

• Convert complex hydrogeologic data into actionable recommendations for mine planning, environmental management, water supply, permitting, operations, and risk mitigation.

• Act as a trusted advisor and primary client liaison.

• Build client relationships, identify opportunities, and lead proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project strategies.

• Mentor technical staff and ensure high-quality project delivery through evaluation, coaching, and sharing knowledge.

• Travel for client meetings, site assessments, conferences, business development, and internal collaboration.

• Contribute to the expansion of ITASCA North America’s hydrogeology practice and integrate hydrogeology, geomechanics, engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a similar discipline.

• Around 20+ years of pertinent professional experience.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency and sound professional judgment in hydrogeology.

• Professional registration from a recognized organization, or the capability to obtain registration if necessary.

• Experience in leading, managing, directing, and reviewing intricate technical projects.

• Strong background with conceptual hydrogeologic models, field investigations, hydraulic testing, and hydrogeologic data analysis.

• Excellent client-facing communication abilities.

• Experience in mentoring staff and contributing to business development efforts.

• Background in the mining sector, particularly regarding mine water management, pit dewatering, depressurization, seepage, closure, water balance, permitting, and operational hydrogeology.

• Established relationships with clients in mining, infrastructure, energy, water resources, or environmental sectors.

• Experience in developing and securing consulting projects.

• Familiarity with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MINEDW, GIS, 3-D visualization, or data analysis.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Recognition within the hydrogeology, mining, groundwater, or environmental consulting communities.

• Must be based in the United States; preferred locations include Denver/Lakewood, Colorado, or Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• Candidates needing employment-based visa sponsorship must already be in the U.S. and fulfill applicable requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance bonuses (cash and company stock).

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.

• Generous paid time off from the first day.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Paid parental leave.

• Company-covered short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Hybrid/remote work options may be available for the right candidate.

• Employee-owned company.