Hydrogeologist

RK&K; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan matching

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Geologist or Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental / Water Resources Team in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role focuses on water resource projects for utilities and government agencies, delivering water supply and water management solutions.

Responsibilities include field documentation, well construction observation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with professionals and clients, and readiness to travel to project sites across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Professional registration in NC and/or VA or ability to become registered
• Experience with MODFLOW / MT3DMS, SEAWAT
• Experience with permit compliance and construction inspection
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work outdoors

Responsibilities

• Prepare task documentation and progress summary reports
• Prepare lithologic descriptions and geologic profiles for water supply wells
• Observe and document well construction activity for regulatory compliance
• Perform on-site activities including well construction and testing inspections
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with water resource and environmental professionals
• Permit compliance and construction inspection for deep water supply wells and Class I UIC wells

Skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Multitasking

Field work outdoors

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geosciences or Environmental Sciences

Master's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW / MT3DMS / SEAWAT

GIS

CADD

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Geologist or Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental / Water Resources Team in the Mid‑Atlantic. As an RK&K environmental scientist you will be actively involved in a diversity of water resource related projects for local utilities, government agencies and private companies to protect the environment, and provide water supply and water management solutions throughout RK&Ks regional footprint.

Essential Functions

• Prepare task documentation and progress summary reports
• Prepare lithologic descriptions and geologic profiles and summaries for water supply wells
• Observe and document well construction activity to ensure compliance with State regulations, agency permits and design specifications
• Perform on site activities, including well construction and testing inspection and well rehabilitation procedures or inspection in remote locations
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with other water resource and environmental professionals
• Permit compliance and construction inspection for deep water supply wells and Class I underground injection control (UIC) wells

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geosciences, Environmental Sciences or equivalent, Masters preferred
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
• Professional registration in NC and/or Va with ability to become registered as necessary within RK&K's regional footprint
• Experienced with MODFLOW / MT3DMS, SEAWAT
• Experience with permit compliance and construction inspection
• Team-oriented
• Adept at juggling multiple tasks in various geographies
• Excellent at written and verbal communication
• Motivated to find creative solutions to environmental problems
• Excited to work outdoors in all seasons
• Ability to travel to project sites and work outside

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or equivalent
• Experience with field documentation methods and technical writing
• OSHA HAzCom Training
• Lithologic identification, geosciences background, construction monitoring, with CADD, and GIS experience considered a plus.
• CPR/First Aid training

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much Much more!