Hydrogeologist/Data Analyst

Summary

Join Dudek as a Hydrogeologic Data Analyst II in Encinitas, California! This in-office position offers a competitive salary of $85,000-$100,000 annually. You will apply geospatial data analysis to water resources, assist with SGMA compliance, and prepare hydrogeologic reports. Strong data interpretation and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field or 3+ years of experience in hydrogeologic data analysis. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires proficiency in GIS and statistical methods.

Requirements

• PhD in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, or similar field OR 3+ years of professional experience in hydrogeologic data analysis
• Familiarity with SGMA and Groundwater Sustainability Plans for California groundwater basins
• Very strong independent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with common statistical methods used to analyze hydrogeologic, climate, and groundwater datasets
• Competence with Geographic Information Systems for analysis and display preparation
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Apply geospatial data analysis to groundwater and surface water data sets related to water reliability and sustainability in the west
• Assist with SGMA implementation and compliance, annual reports, and periodic updates
• Prepare or assist with preparation of various hydrogeologic and hydrologic reports including, but not limited to, water supply assessments, CEQA EIR sections, and hydrogeologic investigation reports
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze hydrogeologic data
• Communicate results of investigations in written, oral, and graphical formats
• Quality assurance and quality control responsibilities for internal and external communications
• Work across disciplines, with Dudek Planners and other experts, to review and/or prepare water-related CEQA sections and technical studies
• Analyze numerical model outputs to generate groundwater budgets, comparisons of simulated and measured hydrogeologic parameters, and identify gaps in the conceptual model that impact model predictions

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MODFLOW(-2005 or 6), MT3D, MODFLOW-USG, PRMS, and/or GSFLOW, and associated Graphical User Interfaces (e.g. Groundwater Vistas, ModelMuse, or GMS)
• Proficiency in common scripting languages (e.g. Python and/or R)
• Professional California licensure in geology, engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA requirements and experience preparing water-related analyses, technical studies, responses to comments, and water supply assessments
• Familiarity with Senate Bill 610 Water Supply Assessments and California Urban Water Management Plans
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling