INTERA is actively seeking a Vadose Zone Modeling Specialist to join our multi-dimensional team of environmental science professionals in our Richland, Washington, office. This position is an excellent opportunity to advance your technical skills and career while collaborating with some of the industry’s top-talent. As a company wholly dedicated to providing safe and technically sound solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations, we are looking for a self-starter who faces all project challenges head-on with expertise and commitment. INTERA’s corporate vision is Delivering Excellence with Every Solution and we invite all interested candidates to apply if you can embody this on both a personal and professional level.
Job Description
A successful candidate will provide fate and transport modeling expertise to support INTERA projects.
A key responsibility of this position is to perform vadose zone modeling tasks, requiring knowledge of numerical computer methods, soil physics, and vadose zone modeling codes and interfaces. Additionally, they must have a clear understanding of hydrogeologic principles and practices in developing appropriate conceptual models of environmental systems. Must be able to follow directions and QA procedures for groundwater and/or vadose zone fate and transport modeling tasks. Expertise with groundwater fate and transport models is not required but highly preferred. Other job duties may include report preparation and technical presentations.
Required Qualifications
- 2-10 years of applicable experience preferred, with primary emphasis on vadose zone and/or groundwater modeling
- Must have hands-on experience developing and implementing numerical flow models
- BA/BS degree in Engineering or Geology required
- MS or PhD in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in soil physics, groundwater hydrology and/or numerical modeling is preferred
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship is required to fulfill government contract requirements
About INTERA
INTERA is a geoscience and engineering consulting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 15 offices across the United States and Europe. Our employees say that what they value most at INTERA is our corporate culture—because not only do we believe that our people are our most important asset, we embody it. As an employee owned company, we are invested in providing a good work-life balance, cross-office connection and culture, generous benefits packages, and even performance-based bonuses. These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10-25 years at INTERA. We are proud of maintaining a reputation for excellence, leave no room for politics, and empower all our employees to accomplish their best.
Come join our talented team of professionals who provide best-in-class services in our industry!
