Project Hydrogeologist – Field/Office Roles in AZ & West

Montgomery & Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Mentoring by senior professionals

Job summary

Montgomery & Associates in Tucson, AZ seeks a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to join our team. The role blends 60% fieldwork with 40% office tasks, focusing on water well drilling, lithologic characterization, sampling, and aquifer testing.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of hydrogeology experience, a geology/hydrology degree, and be eligible for US Professional Geologist licensure. Travel to remote sites in the western US is expected; strong communication and data management skills are

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of field-based hydrogeology experience.
• Degree in geology, hydrology or related field.
• Experience with well drilling, construction, and aquifer testing.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Geologist in the USA.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work, up to 14 hours/day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in rugged terrain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise field tasks for hydrogeologic studies.
• Describe drill cuttings and interpret borehole logs.
• Oversee well installation and development; document materials.
• Conduct aquifer tests and other field investigations.
• Measure water levels and manage data sets.
• Prepare lithologic logs, hydrographs, and maps.
• Present results to project managers and clients.

Skills

Field investigations

Water well drilling

Aquifer testing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Geology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Geology/Hydrology/Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Professional Geologist eligible (USA)

Tools

ArcGIS

AQTESOLV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montgomery & Associates in Tucson, AZ seeks a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to join our team. The role blends 60% fieldwork with 40% office tasks, focusing on water well drilling, lithologic characterization, sampling, and aquifer testing.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of hydrogeology experience, a geology/hydrology degree, and be eligible for US Professional Geologist licensure. Travel to remote sites in the western US is expected; strong communication and data management skills are