Senior Groundwater Scientist - Advanced Hydrology

Dewberry; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist for our Central Florida Water Market. The role requires a Geology or Hydrogeology degree, with Master’s preferred, and 10+ years of relevant experience working with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will conduct groundwater-flow modeling, advise on water-management solutions, manage projects and client relationships, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with regulatory authorities and engineers/scientists.
• Knowledge of hydrogeologic and groundwater flow principles; experience with groundwater models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex research and provide technical expertise on projects, including independent groundwater-flow modeling.
• Develop and apply groundwater models using MODFLOW and related tools; analyze hydrologic data.
• Provide recommendations on water-management solutions and present to diverse audiences.

Skills

Groundwater modeling

Regulatory experience

Technical writing

Project management

Florida hydrogeology

Education

Geology or Hydrogeology degree

Master's preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

Groundwater Vistas

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist for our Central Florida Water Market. The role requires a Geology or Hydrogeology degree, with Master’s preferred, and 10+ years of relevant experience working with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will conduct groundwater-flow modeling, advise on water-management solutions, manage projects and client relationships, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while mentoring junior staff.