Project Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Geologist or Hydrogeologist to join our growing team. This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities to work with senior staff on diverse projects for clients in the built and natural environments.

You will split time between field and office tasks, lead portions of technical work, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients and agencies under supervision, while advancing your professional development and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to write technical reports.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks across projects.
• Desire to learn, grow professionally, and take ownership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; strong MS Office skills.
• Willingness to travel to work locations intermittently for 1-week to 10-day periods.

Responsibilities

• Split time between field assignments and office work.
• Lead portions of technical project work from scoping to final deliverables under senior staff guidance.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge to execute project tasks.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior staff within the discipline.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and internal teams under senior supervision.
• Oversee geologic site characterization including subsurface explorations and monitoring wells.
• Interpret, evaluate, and summarize geologic data to support project decisions.
• Produce concise data reductions and summaries with proposed next steps.
• Perform work in accordance with Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Independent worker

Learning mindset

MS Excel

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Master’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Geologist or Hydrogeologist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Phoenix,AZ office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from project scoping through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience to execute project work.
• Provide training, guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff on their projects and within your technical discipline.
• Under the direction of the senior staff, participate in communications with client, agencies, and internal teams within your discipline.
• Oversee geologic site characterization including subsurface explorations water supply wells, monitoring well siting and construction, soil vapor probe installation, field sampling and waste management.
• Support and lead project teams with the interpretation, evaluation, and summarization of geologic data to make decisions for the project.
• Independently complete basic hydrogeologic and geologic data reduction, summarization and synthesis and provide project teams with concise summaries that include evaluation and proposed next steps.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
• Able to work independently on individual tasks supporting technical work and exhibit the ability to manage tasks and perform work on multiple projects or multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• Able to travel to work locations intermittently for 1-week to 10-day time periods as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Professional certification or planning to obtain professional certification.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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