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AI for Hydrologists

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Hydrologists · O*NET 19-2043.00 · Job Zone 5 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

15 of 40tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

33 matched to the tools hydrologists use. Showing 24.

The tools this job actually uses

154 documented for this occupation. Showing 40, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3Dhot
  • Bentley MicroStationhot
  • Chot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPhot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Visual Basichot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Pythonhot
  • Rhot
  • The MathWorks MATLABhot
  • Advanced Logic Technology WellCAD
  • Amtec Engineering Tecplot
  • Argus ONE Open Numerical Environments
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D
  • Autodesk Land Desktop
  • Bentley Systems gINT
  • Biodegration flow and transport modeling software
  • BOSS International Visual Groundwater
  • Carlson SurvCADD
  • ChemStat
  • Clover Technology GALENA
  • Data visualization software
  • Database software
  • EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
  • EarthVision
  • Electric Rain Swift 3D
  • Email software
  • EnviroData Solutions
  • EnviroInsite
  • Environmental Software and Services SUTRA
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Fitts Geosolutions TWODAN
  • Formlink HydroGEN
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • GAEA Technologies Packet ESA

What this job involves

26 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
  2. Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
  3. Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
  4. Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.
  5. Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.
  6. Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
  7. Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.
  8. Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
  9. Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.
  10. Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
  11. Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.
  12. Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting.
  13. Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.
  14. Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.
  15. Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities.
  16. Develop or modify methods for conducting hydrologic studies.
  17. Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action.
  18. Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.
  19. Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology.
  20. Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost.
  21. Conduct short- and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.
  22. Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
  23. Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.
  24. Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.