Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist — Summit Environmental Consultants

Denver, CO | November 2023 – Present

• Developed 3D groundwater flow and solute transport models using MODFLOW and MT3DMS, simulating plume migration to protect a public water supply serving 45,000 residents.
• Supervised a 72-hour constant-rate aquifer pumping test and analyzed hydraulic conductivity, reducing uncertainty in groundwater yield calculations by 28% for a municipal client.
• Managed a $320,000 budget for a remedial investigation project, directing 4 field technicians and drilling subcontractors to install 14 groundwater monitoring wells on schedule.
• Authored 8 comprehensive Phase II Environmental Site Assessment reports that secured regulatory closure from the EPA and state agencies for 3 contaminated brownfield properties.

Associate Hydrogeologist — Plains Water Solutions

Fort Collins, CO | June 2021 – October 2023

• Designed and executed groundwater sampling programs across 12 monitoring wells, collecting over 350 water quality samples using low-flow purging techniques to track PCE plume reduction.
• Built aquifer maps and cross-sections using ArcGIS and RockWorks, identifying a previously undocumented fault zone that redirected groundwater flow routes by 45 degrees.
• Partnered with project engineers to design a subsurface groundwater extraction trench, successfully reducing contaminant concentration by 82% at a manufacturing facility.
• Coordinated with laboratory teams to expedite sample analysis, reducing average data turnaround times by 15% and saving the consulting group $18,000 in project overhead fees.

Groundwater modeling, Aquifer pumping tests, Well design and installation, Contaminant transport, Phase I & II ESA, Conceptual site models, MODFLOW, ArcGIS, Aqtesolv, AquaChem, Field safety, Environmental compliance, Subcontractor coordination

Municipal Aquifer Vulnerability Assessment

Role: Lead Hydrogeologist

Tools: MODFLOW, MT3DMS, ArcGIS, Aqtesolv

Simulated contaminant transport for a 5-well supply network, identifying recharge zones and reducing potential contamination risk by 35%.

Industrial Site Remedial Investigation

Role: Hydrogeologist

Tools: ArcGIS, AquaChem, RockWorks, Aqtesolv

Designed a 12-well groundwater monitoring network and mapped a VOC plume, accelerating state regulatory approval by 3 months.

• Professional Geologist (PG) (2025)
• Certified Hydrogeologist (CHg) (2026)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (2021)
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) (2021)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Volunteer water quality monitor for regional watershed association (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice