Hydrogeologist

Job description

Title: Hydrogeologist Department MBMG - Research Job Type: Professional Full-Time The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG), Montana’s state geologic survey, seeks one or more highly motivated hydrogeologists/hydrologists to work in the Ground Water Investigation Program (GWIP). The position is based in Butte, Montana and located on the campus of Montana Technological University. GWIP evaluates local- to regional-scale hydrogeologic systems, with studies that encompass groundwater/surface-water interactions, water availability and storage, and groundwater quantity and quality. Primary duties will be to collect and analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and geologic data to develop interpretations of hydrogeologic frameworks, groundwater and surface-water flow systems, and water quality. These interpretations will be compiled into maps, reports, and groundwater flow models. Tasks include planning and assisting with work plan development, and field activities such as developing groundwater and surface-water monitoring networks; measuring groundwater levels and stream flows; collecting water-quality samples; overseeing monitoring well installation; and assisting with aquifer tests....