Project Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k retirement plan

Mentoring by senior professionals

Professional development

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates seeks a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to lead SGMA-focused groundwater planning and implementation in Northern California. Based in Sacramento or Oakland, you will manage tasks, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with regulators and clients.

You'll supervise field investigations, data interpretation, and modeling efforts, contributing to technically rigorous reports and proposals while advancing sustainable groundwater management practices.

Qualifications

8+ years of water resources consulting experience, preferably SGMA-related.
Strong command of hydrogeologic principles applied to groundwater systems.
Experience with task and project management; ability to delegate and review deliverables.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Hydrogeology

SGMA knowledge

Technical reporting

Education

Graduate degree in hydrology/geology/civil/environmental engineering

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

Job description

Join a team that supports scientific excellence, dedication to quality work, and employee commitment to personal life, family, and community.

The fact that many employees have been with us for more than 20 years speaks for itself! The M&A team comprises both seasoned and early-career professionals, and newer staff benefit from the loyalty, commitment, and mentorship of our experienced staff members. Our work is important and our employees find it rewarding. Everything we do represents M&A, and employees take pride in our earned reputation for quality.

Position:Project Hydrogeologist

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job Id:269

# of Openings:1

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist to join our California team in a project-leadership role. You'll manage tasks and projects, lead technical work, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients, regulators, and M&A project leaders — with a central focus on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) planning and implementation.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, M&A is a growing firm of respected water-resource professionals expanding across the western U.S. and South America. Our California team comprises 24 professionals across four offices — Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena. This position, based in Sacramento or Oakland, supports groundwater resource planning and SGMA implementation statewide, with a strong emphasis on Northern California and the Central Valley. Staff work at least 50% in-office to promote collaboration and mentoring.

What You’ll Do

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

Education and Professional Credentials

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

Required Qualifications

At least 8 years of water resources consulting experience, preferably with substantial SGMA-related work
Strong command of hydrogeologic principles applied to characterizing and assessing groundwater systems, including SGMA regulatory requirements
Task and project management experience
Proficiency with standard analytical tools; demonstrated technical writing and group/client presentation skills
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; team-oriented, with experience delegating and reviewing staff deliverables
Interest in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences

Your benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include:

Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company
Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
Interesting and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
On the job mentoring by senior professionals
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account; HRA
Long- and short-term disability
Life/AD&D insurance
Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
Employer matching 401k retirement plan

Monthly Base Salary Range: $8,000 - $10,000

Annual Salary Range Including Bonuses: $105,000 - $135,000

Compensation for qualified extra hours could increase annual compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.