Lead Hydrogeologist: Field Leader & Technical Mentor

The Foth Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies are seeking a Lead Hydrogeologist to guide hydrogeological project execution and mentor a growing team. The role emphasizes leading technical work, coordinating with project managers on budgets, and delivering complex studies across groundwater and surface water systems.

Ideal candidates have extensive field experience, and a track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, including regulatory and contractual commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated 10+ years of hydrogeology investigations with hands-on field work.
• Experience coordinating field characterization programs and groundwater modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects.
• Work with project managers to estimate costs and advise on technical approach.
• Develop approaches for regional hydrogeologic characterization of groundwater systems.
• Provide project leadership on complex multi-disciplinary projects including budgets and schedules.
• Develop and implement numerical analyses of groundwater and surface water for permitting and remediation.
• Teach, mentor and develop team members in hydrogeology.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Leadership

Field work

Budgets

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or related

Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering

Job description

The Foth Companies are seeking a Lead Hydrogeologist to guide hydrogeological project execution and mentor a growing team. The role emphasizes leading technical work, coordinating with project managers on budgets, and delivering complex studies across groundwater and surface water systems.

Ideal candidates have extensive field experience, and a track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, including regulatory and contractual commitments.