Lead SGMA Project Hydrogeologist (California)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Mentoring by senior staff

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates is seeking a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to join our California team, leading projects and mentoring staff. You will collaborate with regulators, clients, and the groundwater modeling group to advance SGMA planning and implementation statewide.

Based in Sacramento or Oakland, the role emphasizes in-office collaboration and cross-disciplinary work, with a strong focus on Northern California and the Central Valley.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or environmental engineering.
• Professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) preferred; at least one required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

SGMA knowledge

Hydrogeology

Education

Graduate degree

Professional registration (P.G./P.E.)

Job description

Montgomery & Associates is seeking a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to join our California team, leading projects and mentoring staff. You will collaborate with regulators, clients, and the groundwater modeling group to advance SGMA planning and implementation statewide.

Based in Sacramento or Oakland, the role emphasizes in-office collaboration and cross-disciplinary work, with a strong focus on Northern California and the Central Valley.