Local Business Leader - Senior Hydrogeologist

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join the Supply & Hydrogeology team in Texas. The role will be based in Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio and will support water supply development and management projects across the United States.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees and a proven track record in hydrogeology, with leadership experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders. Hybrid work options are available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hydrogeology or related fields with project leadership.
• Licensed Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer.
• Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, desalination, and groundwater management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional hydrogeological support for domestic and international projects.
• Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients and regulators.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Mentor staff and ensure adherence to project specifications and safety policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Tools

GIS tools

Data visualization platforms

Geospatial analysis

Job description

Location: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX.

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies.

Job Overview

We are looking to add a Senior Hydrogeologist to our Supply & Hydrogeology team in Texas. The position is based in one of our locations—Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio—and supports water supply development and management projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional hydrogeological support for a wide range of domestic and potentially international projects
• Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data
• Review and approve technical work produced by early‑career professionals
• Provide guidance to junior staff on technical methods, fieldwork, and reporting
• Ensure staff and subcontractors adhere to project specifications and designs
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with project technical leads, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure that work products meet client needs
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Facilitate internal cross‑solution collaboration
• Present project findings to clients and technical professionals
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
• Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
• Adhere to internal company health and safety and other processes and policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering, or environmental geology, including project leadership roles
• Licensed Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or equivalent
• Advanced experience conducting subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations, conceptualization, and aquifer characterization
• Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, or injection well systems
• Familiarity with brackish groundwater development, desalination, and brine management strategies
• Strong understanding of federal and state water regulations, permitting processes, and compliance
• Active participation in professional organizations
• Industry certifications are a plus (e.g., PMP, EAM Technical certifications)
• Proficiency in GIS tools, data visualization platforms, and geospatial analysis
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff in technical and professional growth
• Strong understanding of wells and wellfield asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication and presentation skills and experience engaging executive‑level stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality client outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydrogeology or related field.

Certifications

• Licensed Professional Geologist (PG)

Work Environment and Schedule

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments
• Normal office environment; some employees may work in cold or hot conditions and may be required to use respiratory protection as necessary
• Physical requirements include sitting most of the time, reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, pushing, carrying, and driving as needed; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status.