INTERA is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Water Resources Scientist to join our collaborative New Mexico Water Resources team based in our Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in New Mexico water resources activities and hydrogeology with a passion for protecting and managing water resources.

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Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for working closely with a collaborative team on a variety of hydrogeology and water resources projects. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Water Rights Adjudication Support: Support aspects of water rights adjudication services including but not limited to hydrographic surveys, water use analysis, and hydrologic investigations.
• Regional and Local Water Resources Planning Support: Support aspects of regional and local water resources planning. Work closely with state and local entities (e.g., public water supply systems) to support thoughtful water resource management.
• Hydrogeologic Characterization: Support aspects of hydrogeologic characterization. Oversee geophysical data acquisition. Perform routine monitoring events of groundwater and surface water.  
• Data Processing: Collect, manage, and interpret large-scale datasets.
• GIS Support: Conduct spatial analyses and generate figures.
• Technical Writing: Support reporting for project deliverables. 
• Field Documentation: Document field activities, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements for field work, and oversee work performed by subcontractors.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Water Resources, Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
• 0 – 5 years experience in water resources, preferably in the western United States.
• Skilled at technical communication of scientific and quantitative information.
• Clear, well-rounded communication skills and the ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
• Foundational understanding of Western United States water rights.
• Foundational understanding of hydrogeology.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Experience with data management, analysis, and figure production using desktop GIS software, preferably ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Desire to join or be actively involved in professional organizations.
• Ability to support field tasks at various project site locations for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with electronic field data collection such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, or other similar software.
• Experience with web GIS software, such as ArcGIS Online, or other similar software.
• Experience with Python for data management, analysis, and visualization.

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more