About the role

  • Environmental Data Scientist at GES managing environmental databases and groundwater modeling in contaminated projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for project data integration.

Responsibilities

  • Administrate the established environmental database and related tools.
  • Apply and refine protocols and procedures for data entry, validation, and quality assurance.
  • Regularly update and optimize database structures to accommodate evolving business needs.
  • Collect, compile, and organize data from various sources, including field measurements, monitoring networks, and remote sensing.
  • Perform data processing, transformation, and analysis to derive meaningful information.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate datasets.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative approaches for assessment and management of environmental data.
  • Develop, calibrate, and validate groundwater models using software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, or equivalent.
  • Conduct scenario analyses to simulate the impacts of various factors on groundwater flow, quantity and quality.
  • Interpret model results and provide actionable insights to project teams.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in groundwater modeling techniques, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geosciences, or a related field
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
  • Proficiency in groundwater modeling software (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW)
  • Experience with transforming data through GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)
  • Awareness of asynchronous field collection tools and web map application development is a plus
  • Strong programming skills in languages including Python, MATLAB, or R for data analysis and model development
  • Experience in database design, administration, and SQL programming, specifically EQuIS is a plus
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and uncertainty analysis techniques
  • Prior experience in groundwater research, modeling, or database administration is preferred
  • Coursework or research project applications with artificial intelligence and/or machine learning would be beneficial

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription card
  • 401k
  • FSA
  • LTD
  • STD
  • New Parent Leave
  • 529 CollegeBound Fund
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Bonus Plan
  • more

Job title

Environmental Data Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$60,000 - $65,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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