Jr. Hydrogeologist

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Location

Reno & Elko, NV, USA

Start Date

Immediately

Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With over 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

Available Opportunities

Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.

Skills and Responsabilities

  • Overseeing and providing technical guidance related to borehole logging, installation, and maintenance of groundwater wells, hydraulic well testing and surface and groundwater sampling.

  • Development and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs for mines and contaminated sites.

  • Oversight and performance of hydrogeologic testing including step and constant rate aquifer testing, injection testing, airlift testing, and packer testing. 

  • Pumping and monitoring well design and construction.

  • Familiarity with common hydrogeologic test analyses (i.e. Theis, Cooper-Jacob, Jacob-Lohman)

  • Interpretation and analysis of hydrogeological monitoring and characterization data.

  • Extended field assignments of up to 14 days at locations globally. 

  • Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and 3-D visualization software.

  • Ability to perform data analysis using statistical and analytical methods.  Competency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint required.

  • Report writing and presentation skills.

Required Qualifications 

  • Undergraduate degree in geological engineering or geosciences from a recognized university

  • Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and report writing skills.

  • Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations.

  • Valid US driver’s license.

  • Previous relevant geotechnical or hydrogeological consulting and design experience in open pit mines would be considered an asset.

  • Experience with commercial computer software including Microsoft Excel and Access, ArcGIS/QGIS, and various groundwater analysis and modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, MODFLOW, FeFlow).

  • Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations."

Why Join Piteau?

  • Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders

  • Cutting edge resources

  • Ability to see projects from cradle to grave

  • Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity

  • Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com.

Additional Information

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

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About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.