Project Hydrogeologist – Scientist

SynTerra Corp.

Project Hydrogeologist/Scientist specializing in groundwater flow modeling and environmental assessment at SynTerra Corp. Requires outdoor work and travel across the Southeastern United States.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Constructing numerical fate and transport models (MODFLOW/MT3DMS/MODPATH) to characterize and quantify groundwater flow patterns and mobile constituent transport processes.
Evaluating complex geologic and hydrogeologic systems using various tools and methodologies.
Assisting in the design and optimization of monitoring programs and engineered systems including landfills, drainage channels, stability features, and groundwater remedial systems.
Preparing and performing technical reviews of reports on groundwater modeling, groundwater monitoring, site characterization, risk assessment, permit application, and remediation.
Preparing a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from coworkers, files, and other sources.
Using varied and advanced functions of “office suite automation” to include diagramming, e-mail, GIS, presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of outputs from the automation listed in a professional and timely manner.
Coordinating with leadership on business development, project management, and proposal writing.
Demonstrating willingness to travel throughout our market area for field work, as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, environmental science, engineering (environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering), or related field.
Master’s degree or Doctorate degree greatly preferred.
Software proficiency (including but not limited to): GMS, GW Vistas, Surfer, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in flow and transport modeling
40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained a plus
Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings in environments ranging from climate controlled office space to foul weather, heat, and rain.
May sit or stand for several hours at a time and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
Required to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide assessment and remediation services on a wide variety of projects for a very diverse set of clients
SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

numerical modelinggroundwater modelingflow and transport modelingsite characterizationrisk assessmentremediationmonitoring program designengineered systems optimizationgeologic system evaluationhydrogeologic system evaluation

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationproject managementbusiness developmenttechnical writingleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingwillingness to travel

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeDoctorate degree40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER