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HDR, Inc. Senior Geochemist in Denver, Colorado

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is seeking a Senior Geochemist with 10 or more years of experience. The successful candidate may be based in one of HDR's Colorado offices, but other locations will also be considered. This individual will support ongoing project workload, as well as interface with clients, lead and team on the pursuit of new work. The primary duties of this position include a range of scientific, monitoring, testing, and modeling services for a variety of environmental projects at locations such as industrial facilities, power stations, abandoned and operating mines, and water supplies. This position requires a versatile professional that is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through a variety of project assignments. The position will require travel/field-work (up to 25%) with most work conducted in Colorado but may require support for other projects In the role of Geochemist, we'll count on you to Lead the planning and implementation of geochemical investigations to assess soils, groundwater, or surface water metals impacts. Interpret geochemical data to assess the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental matrices. Develop conceptual models of geochemical processes to support site characterization, remediation, and water management planning. Collaborate with hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental scientists, and engineers to integrate geochemical data into groundwater or surface water models. Conduct geochemical modeling using PHREEQC or Geochemist Workbench Coordinate with labs and conduct data review and validation Perform other related duties as necessary. Work both independently on small projects and as part of larger project teams to assist senior personnel. Interface with clients on existing projects and the development of new work. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on environmental projects involving soil and groundwater contamination, remediation, and exploration/mining. Experience conducting technical evaluations and data computation to evaluate support compliance and contaminant fate and transport evaluations. Demonstrated knowledge of conceptual site models and the ability to critically analyze these models to identify data gaps and inform field investigation scoping activities. Knowledge of geochemical modeling software (PHREEQC, Geochemist Workbench) Demonstrated basic working skills with GIS, Microsoft Excel and Word. Strong technical writing skills. Demonstrated mentoring leadership skills. Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team. Proven skills in developing proposals and winning work for multi-disciplinary teams. Experience conducting geochemical evaluations to support mining operations. Experience with environmental permitting. Qualified Environmental Person certification or licensure is a plus. MSHA Part 48 training is a plus. #LI-LA1

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline Proficient with MS Office Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Staff management experience beneficial An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and... For full info follow application link.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health

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