Senior Groundwater Hydrogeologist (Hybrid)

SCS Engineers; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental/S

401K with employer match

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead high-impact groundwater projects across California and Southwest offices. The role focuses on complex groundwater challenges in landfills and solid waste facilities, with hybrid work (3 days in office) across the Southwest region.

You’ll guide technical strategy, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff, while expanding project opportunities and coordinating internal resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science with hydrogeology coursework required.
• Masters or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects and tasks addressing complex groundwater problems.
• Communicate with clients as Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Authorize reports and ensure QA on designs, calculations, data tables, and HASP.
• Lead junior staff and coordinate field work and resources.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modeling

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead high-impact groundwater projects across California and Southwest offices. The role focuses on complex groundwater challenges in landfills and solid waste facilities, with hybrid work (3 days in office) across the Southwest region.

You’ll guide technical strategy, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff, while expanding project opportunities and coordinating internal resources.