Lead SGMA Project Hydrogeologist

Montgomery-; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates in California seeks a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to lead SGMA planning and groundwater projects from Sacramento or Oakland.

You will manage tasks and projects, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients and regulators, applying hydrogeology expertise and coordinating with our modeling team.

This role emphasizes field investigations, reporting, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with at least 50% in-office work.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of water resources consulting experience, preferably with substantial SGMA-related work.
• Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, civil or environmental engineering, or professional registration (P.G./P.E.).
• Strong project management and leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Proficiency in technical writing, reporting, and client/panel presentations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Mentoring/leadership

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree or professional registration (P.G./P.E.)

Job description

Montgomery & Associates in California seeks a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to lead SGMA planning and groundwater projects from Sacramento or Oakland.

You will manage tasks and projects, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients and regulators, applying hydrogeology expertise and coordinating with our modeling team.

This role emphasizes field investigations, reporting, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with at least 50% in-office work.