Staff Geologist/ Hydrogeologist II-III

We are looking for a creative, passionate, and organized Staff Hydrogeologist/Engineer/
Geologist to join our Mining team. Our team's breadth of work is expanding, and we are looking for support on our mining projects with a focus on collecting and managing hydrogeologic field data, overseeing well drilling and construction, preparing hydrogeologic/engineering reports, and other groundwater characterization activities. This position will be primarily located in Nevada with regular travel to field locations throughout Nevada as well as occasional travel to other states and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting field work and providing support to other staff in the field on field programs such as well installation, borehole logging, aquifer testing, documentation, water, soil, and rock sampling, installing and downloading field instrumentation, and other similar duties, as required.

• Developing and maintaining rigorous field notes and documentation of field activities and data collected.

• Performing office duties including developing field reports, as-built diagrams, data management, data analysis, and working with local and remote teams.

• Collecting, generating and analyzing data such as water quality, water levels, and pumping rates, in support of client projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geochemistry, Civil/Environmental

Engineering, Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science,
Watershed Science, or similar is required.

• At least 3 years’ experience conducting field work at mine sites OR a strong aptitude for field work.

• Experience generating, working with, and analyzing data using spreadsheets, databases, or similar systems.

• Drilling oversight, well testing/sampling experience preferred, aquifer testing experience is a plus.

• Experience with hydrology/hydrogeology is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally including a valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform a task while paying close attention to details
• Ability to task-switch throughout the day while organizing time and priorities to effectively meet deadlines.
• Develops and implements plans to solve complex problems
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with clients and staff members
• Directs/motivates self

• Establishes effective working relationships among team members, clients, and local residents, as needed

• Identifies existing and potential problems; finds root causes; and selects a course of action for resolution

• Identifies need, arranges for, and obtains resources necessary to accomplish own goals and objectives

• Identifies when immediate action is needed, and is willing to make decisions, render judgments, and take action

• Possess the ability to manage tasks to meet deadlines in a way that meets or exceeds client expectations without exceeding the budget

• Works well independently and as part of a team

Total Compensation:

The starting pay range for this position is $32.69 - $38.46/ hour depending upon years of experience and education. Pay is negotiable for a higher level of experience. LRE Water reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range depending on experience. LRE Water also distributes bonuses and 401(k) contributions based on annual company profitability.
Employer paid benefits increase total compensation by approximately 20%. Additionally, LRE
Water supports training and professional development activities for all staff and offers discretionary bonus opportunities as recognition for performance, earning a professional credential, speaking engagements or publication.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Options:

LRE Water offers a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility for our employees and encourages work/life balance. This role is a 100% remote opportunity based out of Nevada. Field work will require travel, long field days, weekend work, and night work that will occasionally result in weeks with more than 40-hours of work. Mileage, expenses, and/or per diem paid for work travel.

Travel Requirements
This position has the potential for national and international travel to complete field work requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, or status as a protected veteran. LRE Water validates the right to work using E-Verify.

Disability Accommodations

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to complete an application on our website, please contact employment@lrewater.com. As a reminder, we do not accept applications by email.

Professional Development
LRE Water values professional development and continuous improvement, such as:

• Unlimited advancement into project and client management roles
• Working towards and obtaining professional registrations
• External technical training courses
• Internal training sessions (Lunch & learns, spring seminar, etc.)
• “On the job” field and/or project training
• Professional registration continuing education activities
• Conferences
• Mentoring
• Project management
• Business & client development
• Professional societies & organizations leadership activities (e.g., committee & board activities)
• Internal committees/leadership activities
• Communication skills (e.g., public speaking, presentations, technical writing)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.69 - $38.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel
• Up to 50% travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Remote