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Groundwater Modeler
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Montgomery & Associates
Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full‑time groundwater modeler to support our water agency clients in California. This position will be associated with one of our two largest offices (Oakland or Sacramento) and is a hybrid role, with approximately 50% in the office and 50% remote.
Our team is currently composed of 22 professionals located across five California offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, Pasadena, and San Luis Obispo. The role will support projects throughout California, primarily surrounding the Implementation of the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. It offers an 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 and teleconferences to present program results and recommendations
Qualifications
Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or a related field; coursework in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programming
Two‑to‑five years of professional experience outside academia developing and applying groundwater models
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and programming (e.g., Python, Scilab, FORTRAN, Octave)
Experience with MODFLOW (including NWT, USG, OWHM, GSFLOW, MF6) and Groundwater Vistas
Professional training in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modeling
Understanding of regional hydrogeologic settings and the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with a 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 401(k) 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.
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Groundwater Modeler
role at
Montgomery & Associates
Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full‑time groundwater modeler to support our water agency clients in California. This position will be associated with one of our two largest offices (Oakland or Sacramento) and is a hybrid role, with approximately 50% in the office and 50% remote.
Our team is currently composed of 22 professionals located across five California offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, Pasadena, and San Luis Obispo. The role will support projects throughout California, primarily surrounding the Implementation of the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. It offers an 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 and teleconferences to present program results and recommendations
Qualifications
Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or a related field; coursework in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programming
Two‑to‑five years of professional experience outside academia developing and applying groundwater models
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and programming (e.g., Python, Scilab, FORTRAN, Octave)
Experience with MODFLOW (including NWT, USG, OWHM, GSFLOW, MF6) and Groundwater Vistas
Professional training in quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater modeling
Understanding of regional hydrogeologic settings and the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with a 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 401(k) 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.
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