Senior Hydrogeologist

Woodard & Curran; California; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid or remote work options

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater infrastructure projects across the United States, with a focus on ASR and high-capacity well siting. The role demands strong project management, client engagement, and business development, along with the ability to mentor staff and guide technical strategies.

The position supports a hybrid or remote work model within the West region footprint and requires periodic travel to field sites and client locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional hydrogeology experience.
• Licensure: California PG or PE preferred or able to licensure quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead groundwater resource and infrastructure projects with responsibility for technical approach, scope, schedule, budget, quality.
• Mentor and coach staff through technical guidance and project leadership.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and marketing materials for new client opportunities.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
• Communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and meetings.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater resources

Project management

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

MODFLOW

Leapfrog Works

AQTESOLV

Python

Javelin Pro+

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What are we looking for:

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support our growing Groundwater Infrastructure Team and Watersheds Business. This role is ideal for a technical leader with expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR), combined with strong project management, client relationship, and business development skills. The successful candidate will lead complex groundwater resource and infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentor to developing staff.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact groundwater infrastructure and water resource projects across the country.
• Work with public, private, industrial, and O&M clients on innovative water supply and groundwater solutions.
• Influence technical strategy, project delivery, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive, employee-owned consulting environment.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of hydrogeologists and water professionals.

Hybrid/Remote/Office

Hybrid or Remote

Location:

Flexible U.S. location, with preference for candidates supporting projects in the West Region: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington

Travel:

Periodic travel required to client sites and field locations throughout the United States, particularly California and Arizona.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding groundwater and water supply challenges and developing practical, technically sound solutions.
• Lead groundwater resource and infrastructure projects with responsibility for technical approach, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and successful delivery.
• Plan and implement hydrogeologic investigations for groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, water supply well development, ASR and injection well feasibility and design, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
• Manage multiple priorities and lead internal and external teams to achieve project goals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and marketing materials to support new and existing client opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities and market sectors aligned with company growth strategies.
• Provide technical review, oversight, and quality control of project deliverables.
• Mentor and coach staff through technical guidance, professional development, and project leadership opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

What will you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional hydrogeology experience.
• Strong technical expertise in groundwater resources, hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR).
• Demonstrated experience assessing and optimizing water-supply well productivity and recharge/injection well operations.
• Experience planning and implementing groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, well development, ASR projects, injection wells, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Strong project management skills, including management of scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Experience building client relationships and contributing to business development efforts.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools effectively and responsibly in professional workflows.
• Experience with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Leapfrog Works, AQTESOLV, Python, Javelin Pro+, and groundwater-related databases is a plus.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure quickly; Arizona or additional state licensure is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and solutions-focused professional.

$125,000 - $195,000 a year

Group A (MT, AZ, ID, UT) = $125,000 - $150,000

Group B (WY, NV, OR, CO, WA) = $140,000 - $160,000

Group C (CA, WA) = $$150,000 - $195,000

The anticipated compensation range for this position is based on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on these factors and adjusted, where applicable, by a geographic differential. Geographic differentials are percentage-based adjustments that reflect variations in labor market costs across locations. As a result, the compensation range for this position may vary depending on where the successful candidate is located and performs their work. The examples below illustrate how compensation for this role may differ across geographic markets.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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