Mining Hydrogeologist

Mining Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time Mining Hydrogeologist to join our Reno office, where work is primarily focused on mining projects. This is a mid-level position that requires consulting experience in hydrogeology at hard rock and lithium brine mine sites. The role involves regular interaction with clients, project managers, early-career scientists, administrative personnel, subcontractors, and regulators. Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals and cost estimates
• Managing and conducting hydrogeologic investigations for mining water management projects, often to characterize baseline surface and groundwater conditions for State and Federal permitting programs
• Planning field programs, including preparing well drilling technical specifications and work plans
• Overseeing field programs, including installation of grouted piezometers, monitor wells, and groundwater production wells, conducting pumping tests, and monitoring and sampling of seeps and springs
• Analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and reporting hydrogeologic data
• Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models, often for groundwater models
• Designing and evaluating mine dewatering systems
• Managing project budgets and schedules
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including applicable government, M&A, and client-specific policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the responsibilities listed above
• Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering; graduate degree and professional registration are preferred
• Five to 10 years of consulting experience, preferably mining hydrogeology projects
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, technical writing, and presenting project work to clients, stakeholders, and regulators
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with ability to meet deadlines
• History of engaging in professional organizations, attending and presenting at conferences, and maintaining a robust professional network
• Ability to develop business, with an emphasis on repeat work from existing clients
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, and willingness to collaborative in groups and learn

Your experience at Montgomery & Associates will include:

• Working at a proudly employee-owned company that values long-term career professionals committed to high technical and ethical standards in a team-oriented environment
• Challenging and collaborative U.S. and potentially international, multidisciplinary projects
• Safety and technical training
• Competitive salary and discretionary performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health reimbursement account
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employer matching 401k retirement plan

At M&A, our mission is to promote a fulfilling and respectful work culture where employees collaborate to deliver pragmatic water resource solutions grounded in the principles of integrity, scientific rigor, and environmental responsibility. We are independently owned by practicing scientists who are committed to these values and to supporting our community partners. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.