Field Hydrogeologist: Hands-On Water Resource Role

Keith Montgomery Associates Limited; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HRA

Short/long-term disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days/s

Parental leave

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is hiring a full-time Staff Hydrogeologist to work out of our Tucson, Arizona office. The position combines fieldwork (about 70%) and office work (about 30%), with focus on water well drilling, lithologic logging, and aquifer testing.

Training is provided, and frequent remote site travel is expected within Arizona, with some projects in California and Nevada. You will observe drilling operations, oversee well installations, document hydrogeologic conditions, collect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or a closely related field.
• 0–3 years of professional geologist/hydrogeologist experience.
• Experience in well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, and aquifer testing (or related coursework).
• Ability to interpret geologic conditions in bedrock and basin-fill environments.
• Analytical skills in hydrographs and aquifer test analysis.
• Ability to use field instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Clear technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices in field and office.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork (up to 14 hours/day; 1–14 day assignments).
• Flexibility to work beyond standard schedules when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk on uneven terrain.
• Reliable vehicle, U.S. driver's license, and clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document drilling operations and hydrogeologic conditions.
• Oversee monitor and production well installation and contractor activities.
• Document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation.
• Conduct aquifer characterization including pumping and slug tests.
• Measure water levels and download datalogger data.
• Collect samples and manage chain-of-custody for labs.
• Install and maintain groundwater monitoring instruments and telemetry.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, and maps.
• Present results in client meetings and calls.
• Assist development of scopes of work and safety plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/hydrogeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is hiring a full-time Staff Hydrogeologist to work out of our Tucson, Arizona office. The position combines fieldwork (about 70%) and office work (about 30%), with focus on water well drilling, lithologic logging, and aquifer testing.

Training is provided, and frequent remote site travel is expected within Arizona, with some projects in California and Nevada. You will observe drilling operations, oversee well installations, document hydrogeologic conditions, collect