Mid-Career Groundwater Modeler

We're excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Mid-Career Groundwater Modeler to join our CDM Smith Boston team This role offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful and technically challenging groundwater modeling projects, collaborating with a team of experts dedicated to advancing environmental solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderate complexity numerical groundwater modeling projects including flow and transport simulations.

• Apply foundational training in groundwater hydraulics or hydrology to support project goals and contribute to modeling tasks.

• Assist in developing and calibrating groundwater models using various modeling codes and platforms under the guidance of senior staff.

• Collaborate with team members to learn best practices and enhance technical skills in groundwater modeling.

• Support client interactions by helping prepare and present modeling results in a clear and professional manner.

• Contribute to technical documentation and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives such as Total Knowledge Management.

• Review modeling outputs for accuracy and compliance, with oversight from senior modelers.

• Engage in professional development opportunities, including conferences and symposia, to grow expertise and represent the firm's capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).

• 5 years of related experience.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required

5%

Skills and Abilities

• Solid academic and professional foundation in groundwater hydraulics or hydrology.

• Practical experience applying both flow and transport models to real-world projects.

• Proficiency with multiple groundwater modeling codes and platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to support and informally mentor junior staff.

• Growing experience in client engagement, including presenting technical results and supporting proposal efforts.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

• Working knowledge of scientific methods and engineering principles relevant to groundwater modeling.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with GIS software for spatial data analysis.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

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Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Minimum

$89,565

Pay Range Maximum

$147,763

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

TSU

Group

WSO

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position