Montgomery & Associates
Groundwater Modeler
Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full‑time Groundwater Modeler to support our water agency clients with projects across California. The position will be based in either Oakland or Sacramento and involves a hybrid work schedule (approximately 50% office, 50% remote).
This role focuses on the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, working with a team of experienced water resource scientists and engineers.
Responsibilities
Interpret lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth‑specific water quality, and borehole geophysical data.
Compile, process, and analyze hydrogeologic data using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, graphing software, and programming.
Develop hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgets.
Develop numerical groundwater flow and transport models.
Conduct pre‑and post‑processing of model inputs and results, implementing updates.
Manage groundwater model tasks and activities.
Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos.
Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or related field with coursework in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programming.
Two to five years of professional experience developing and applying groundwater models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and programming (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 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 401k retirement plan.
Compensation 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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This role focuses on the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, working with a team of experienced water resource scientists and engineers.
Responsibilities
Interpret lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth‑specific water quality, and borehole geophysical data.
Compile, process, and analyze hydrogeologic data using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, graphing software, and programming.
Develop hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgets.
Develop numerical groundwater flow and transport models.
Conduct pre‑and post‑processing of model inputs and results, implementing updates.
Manage groundwater model tasks and activities.
Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos.
Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, water resources engineering, or related field with coursework in hydrogeologic data analysis, groundwater modeling, and computer programming.
Two to five years of professional experience developing and applying groundwater models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS software, and programming (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 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 401k retirement plan.
Compensation 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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