Lead Project Hydrogeologist – SGMA & Groundwater Modeling

Oxygen; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates in Oakland, CA seeks a Project Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater projects across Northern California, focusing on SGMA planning and implementation. You will manage tasks, mentor staff, and engage with clients and regulators.

The role combines field investigations, modeling collaboration, and technical reporting, with a strong emphasis on delivering practical groundwater solutions while mentoring junior engineers and scientists.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of water resources consulting experience, preferably with SGMA work.
• Strong command of hydrogeologic principles applied to groundwater systems, including SGMA regulatory requirements.
• Task and project management experience.
• Proficiency with standard analytical tools; demonstrated technical writing and group/client presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; team-oriented, with experience delegating and reviewing staff deliverables.
• Interest in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and technically lead multi-disciplinary hydrogeology and groundwater resource tasks, with a primary focus on SGMA planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with our groundwater modeling team to develop hydrogeologic conceptual models and numerical models.
• Design and manage field investigations, well drilling and testing, and monitoring programs, and interpret hydrogeologic data.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and work plans; review deliverables and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Water resources consulting

SGMA knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Professional organizations

Education

Graduate degree in hydrology/geology/engineering

Job description

Montgomery & Associates in Oakland, CA seeks a Project Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater projects across Northern California, focusing on SGMA planning and implementation. You will manage tasks, mentor staff, and engage with clients and regulators.

The role combines field investigations, modeling collaboration, and technical reporting, with a strong emphasis on delivering practical groundwater solutions while mentoring junior engineers and scientists.