Hydrologists

What Does a Hydrologists Do?

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
• 2Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
• 3Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
• 4Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.
• 5Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.
• 6Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
• 7Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.
• 8Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Active Listening
• Mathematics
• Speaking
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Monitoring
• Advanced Logic Technology WellCAD
• Amtec Engineering Tecplot
• Argus ONE Open Numerical Environments
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D
• Autodesk Land Desktop
• Bentley MicroStation
• Bentley Systems gINT
• Biodegration flow and transport modeling software

Hydrologists Salary