Senior Groundwater Resources Engineer & Project Lead

EKI Environment & Water Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

401(k) profit-sharing

Health, dental, vision

Career advancement

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc seeks a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer to lead water resources projects, manage budgets, and guide strategic client relationships in Texas and beyond. The role includes business development, technical oversight, and mentorship of junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in groundwater modeling, planning, and related fields, with a PG or PE license (Texas reciprocity preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Eight+ years of experience as a hydrogeologist or engineer for water resources projects.
• Active PG or PE license, or ability to obtain licensure in Texas through reciprocity.
• Technical knowledge in numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW), water resources planning, groundwater availability investigations, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise as a technical resource on water resources projects and lead field-related efforts.
• Develop project strategies and lead staff to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Build and grow client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor across the water resources sector.
• Lead business development, including proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion, including budget tracking and subconsultant coordination.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Water modeling

Client management

Project management

Technical writing

Communications

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

ArcGIS

Data visualization

Job description

EKI Environment & Water, Inc seeks a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer to lead water resources projects, manage budgets, and guide strategic client relationships in Texas and beyond. The role includes business development, technical oversight, and mentorship of junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in groundwater modeling, planning, and related fields, with a PG or PE license (Texas reciprocity preferred).