Principal Hydrogeologist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist for their Nashville office to lead teams focused on groundwater compliance for solid waste landfills. This position includes responsibilities like managing project teams and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in hydrogeologic investigations and must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A PG/PE license in Tennessee and experience with regulatory agencies are essential requirements for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in groundwater compliance monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of chemistry with the ability to interpret groundwater data.
• Competence in data management for compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field efforts ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Mentor and guide early career staff on project performance.
• Manage projects including compliance monitoring program implementation.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Geochemical evaluations

Data analysis and interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field

PG/PE licensure in TN

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Sanitas

DumpStat

Job description

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist in our Nashville office. As a Principal with CEC, you will lead teams focused on groundwater and surface water compliance and permitting for solid waste, industrial waste, and coal combustion residual (CCR) landfills. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring project teams, developing new business, managing existing client relationships, and providing senior technical guidance for a variety of detection, assessment, and corrective measures programs consistent with local, state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams to ensure field efforts, data analysis, and reporting activities are consistent with the site-specific plans and local, state, and federal regulations;
• Mentor, guide, and motivate early career staff assigned in the areas of project performance, cost, schedule management, client expectations and career development;
• Task and project management, including developing, planning, and implementing compliance monitoring programs, budget development and management, adherence to schedule, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Direct geochemical evaluations of groundwater and surface water quality data, including interpretation of analytical data and contaminant fate and transport. Competent in establishing Water Quality Protection Standards and background limits;
• Oversee groundwater compliance evaluations, including Alternate Source Demonstrations and statistical analyses, to confirm compliance with applicable regulations. Experience identifying statistically significant increases/trends using industry-standard tools such as Sanitas and DumpStat;
• Lead meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and,
• Lead proposal efforts and other business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred);
• PG/PE licensure in TN required, with the ability to obtain licensure in AL and GA;
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of field and administrative personnel, technical staff, project managers focused on groundwater compliance monitoring programs, hydrogeologic investigations, and permitting, with annual revenue of $2M+;
• Knowledge of general and organic chemistry and geochemistry with the ability to interpret groundwater analytical data (e.g., major ions, trace metals, dissolved gases, and organic constituents) to accurately delineate geochemical conditions, redox zonation, and biodegradation pathways;
• Proficiency in integrating geochemical data with hydrogeologic data to support remedial decision-making;
• Competence and aptitude for sound data management practices related to long-term compliance monitoring programs;
• Working knowledge of the applicable groundwater compliance program regulations (TN, AL, GA preferred) as well as the USEPA guidance Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Quality Data (Unified Guidance) and groundwater compliance methodologies;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and cost control;
• Extensive experience preparing and submitting regulatory documentation and technical reports;
• Established relationships with the applicable state (TN, AL, GA preferred) and federal regulatory agencies;
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus; and
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Company note

Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record — CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.