Field Staff Hydrogeologist

UES; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking an entry-level Field Staff Hydrogeologist to support hydrogeologic and environmental projects in field settings. You will collect data, samples, and monitor groundwater and surface water under supervision, with emphasis on safety and procedure compliance.

Responsibilities include well installation assistance, environmental sampling, and documentation of field activities. This role requires up to 40% travel to sites, field offices, and regional locations in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant hydrogeologic, environmental, or field-based experience.
• Basic understanding of groundwater and surface water monitoring methods.
• Familiarity with standard field equipment and sampling procedures.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate field records.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field data collection for hydrogeologic and environmental projects.
• Measure and record groundwater levels, flow rates, and basic water quality parameters using standard field instruments.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples following approved sampling plans and procedures.
• Assist with well installation, drilling oversight, and pumping and aquifer testing activities as directed.
• Conduct baseline groundwater and surface water monitoring activities.
• Perform routine environmental monitoring in accordance with project plans and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with geologic field tasks, including soil logging and subsurface observations.
• Accurately document field activities, measurements, and observations in field logs and electronic systems.
• Follow all approved health and safety plans, including use of required PPE.
• Support environmental site assessments and provide field documentation for technical reports.
• Coordinate field activities with engineers, environmental scientists, and other project team members

Skills

Field data collection

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology or Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Field Staff Hydrogeologist is an entry-level, field-oriented position that provides hands‑on support for hydrogeologic and environmental projects. This role focuses on performing routine field activities, data collection, sampling, and monitoring under the direction of a supervising hydrogeologist or project manager. Other duties include following established procedures, project plans, and regulatory requirements to support groundwater and surface water monitoring, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, and environmental site assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field data collection for hydrogeologic and environmental projects
• Measure and record groundwater levels, flow rates, and basic water quality parameters using standard field instruments
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples following approved sampling plans and procedures
• Assist with well installation, drilling oversight, and pumping and aquifer testing activities as directed
• Conduct baseline groundwater and surface water monitoring activities
• Perform routine environmental monitoring in accordance with project plans and regulatory requirements
• Assist with geologic field tasks, including soil logging and subsurface observations
• Accurately document field activities, measurements, and observations in field logs and electronic systems
• Follow all approved health and safety plans, including use of required PPE
• Support environmental site assessments and provide field documentation for technical reports
• Coordinate field activities with engineers, environmental scientists, and other project team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant hydrogeologic, environmental, or field-based experience
• Basic understanding of groundwater and surface water monitoring methods
• Familiarity with standard field equipment and sampling procedures
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate field records
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Travel Requirements

This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on‑site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here.