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Montgomery & Associates

Groundwater Modeler

Montgomery & Associates, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full‑time groundwater modeler to support our water agency clients for our growing team and portfolio of projects in California. This position will be associated with one of our two largest offices (Oakland or Sacramento). Our team is currently working approximately 50% in the office and 50% remotely.

Our company of highly respected water resources professionals, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western United States and South America. In California, our team comprises 22 professionals located in 5 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, Pasadena, and San Luis Obispo.

This position will support projects and tasks throughout California, primarily related to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

Interpreting lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth‑specific water quality, and borehole geophysical data

Compiling, processing, and analyzing hydrogeologic data using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, graphing software, and computer programming

Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgets

Developing numerical groundwater flow and transport models

Conducting pre‑and post‑processing of model inputs and results of predictive modeling runs and implementing model updates

Managing groundwater model tasks and activities

Preparing data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos

Participating in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations

Qualifications

Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or a related field of study; coursework in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programming

Two‑five years of professional experience outside of academia developing and applying groundwater models

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and computer programming (e.g., Python, Scilab, FORTRAN, Octave, etc.)

Experience with MODFLOW (including NWT, USG, OWHM, GSFLOW, MF6, etc.) and Groundwater Vistas

Professional training in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modeling

Understanding of regional hydrogeologic settings and water resource regulations such as the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and commitment to deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present technical materials succinctly to teams and clients

U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States (required)

Benefits

Competitive benefits and salary in a growing team‑oriented company

Performance bonuses

Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company

Challenging and collaborative multidisciplinary projects

On‑the‑job mentoring by senior professionals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account; Health Reimbursement Account

Long‑ and short‑term disability

Life/AD&D insurance

Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave

Employer matching 401k retirement plan

Monthly Base Pay Range: $6,500 - $8,500

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $87,750 - $114,750

Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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