Senior Groundwater Modeler​/Hydrogeologist

Accepting applications until :

July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Location :

Englewood, CO 80112

Pay Rate :$ - $ Annually

Job Status :

Full-Time

Hour Per Week :40

New Fields invites you to join our team! New Fields MDTS is a close-knit team of hydro geologists who work on exciting national and international mining projects. Our projects are often related to mine pit dewatering, underground mine dewatering, water supply, and mine water management and generally contain elements of data gap analysis, site characterization and predictive modeling. Our team works closely with the geotechnical and civil engineering teams who provide design services ranging from general civil site development to embankment designs for freshwater and tailings impoundments, and containment pads utilized in mineral processing.

New Fields is a dynamic and growing employee-owned engineering firm that maintains an established profit‑sharing program with our employees. We are growing fast and looking for hard‑working and ambitious hydro geologists to grow with us.

We pride ourselves on a strong team atmosphere and positive work culture, always striving to improve technical and interpersonal skills at every level. We are an employee first organization and focus on providing growth and development opportunities for all our employees. Our staff develop their skills working on diverse projects and internal mentorship from senior staff.

Senior Level IV to Senior Project Manager, Groundwater Modeler / Hydrogeologist

The Senior Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist will be responsible for project management and leading the development and execution of technical scopes of work. Key responsibilities include overseeing field investigations, conducting data analysis, developing conceptual site models and numerical groundwater models, evaluating groundwater resources, and designing dewatering systems for open pit and underground mines. This work supports the needs of mining clients both in the U.S. and internationally.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities to effectively collaborate with the New Fields team, clients, regulators, and vendors.

As part of our leadership development strategy, this position offers the potential for expanded responsibilities, including the opportunity to step into the role of Hydrogeology Team Lead. The successful candidate will be considered for future senior leadership opportunities based on demonstrated performance, leadership capabilities, and alignment with our organizational goals.

Education Requirement:

A Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or related fields such as geology, hydrology, hydrochemistry, civil / geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and water resource engineering.

Experience Requirement: 15 - 20+ years of experience working in the mining and mine water management sector.

Computer Software:

Proficiency using Access, AQTESOLV, GIS software, and GW Vistas / MODFLOW is required. Proficiency using modeling programs such as FEFLOW, Gold Sim, and Leapfrog is advantageous, as is experience with VBA, python, or any other scripting language.

Required Registrations/Professional Designations:

Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer registration is advantageous.

Required Travel:

Domestic and foreign travel required; variable depending on staff level and project needs but could be approximately 5 - 15%.

Physical Demands:
Position may require sitting for long periods of time, extended hours working on a computer and lifting up to 30 pounds. Field assignments are located in a variety of climactic conditions and may require standing, squatting, bending, the use of machinery and a variety tools.

Language

Skills:

Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.

• Complete and manage team-based project work resulting in client satisfaction and the on-time completion of high-quality technical work products.
• Prepare technical proposals.
• Develop and manage technical scope of work and field investigation activities such as drilling supervision, well…