Senior Hydrogeologist

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

Job Description

Dewberry | Hydro is currently seeking an exceptional Senior Hydrogeologist in our Central Florida Water Market. Position requires a degree in Geology (and/or hydrogeology). Master’s degree is preferred, and 15 – 20 years of directly related experience.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex research and provide technical expertise on assigned projects, including independent modeling of groundwater flow systems.
• Understanding of the principles of groundwater-flow modeling; develops and applies complex groundwater flow and hydrologic models and, is familiar with and uses associated programs and processes.
• Demonstrates expertise in groundwater and surface-water hydrology, groundwater quality, water resource development, management, regulation, and geologic principles and practices.
• Provide recommendations regarding solutions to solve complex water management issues. Prepare and present solutions to a variety of audiences including policy makers.
• Managing projects and contractors; development of specifications and construction management and oversight.
• Identify, develop, and manage the delivery of solutions to our clients.
• Manage regulatory agency communications.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and keeping up to date with technological and legislative developments.
• Assist with writing proposals and maintaining client relationships.
• Assist with junior staff mentoring, and team planning/development.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology. Master’s preferred.
• The candidate must have 10+ years of progressive experience working with regulatory authorities and teams of engineers and scientists.
• Working knowledge of hydrogeologic and groundwater flow principles
• Working knowledge of groundwater flow models.
• Strong statistical background.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentations.
• Capability and desire to assist in the development of new business with clients and teaming partners, utilizing existing and newly developed relationships.'
• A working knowledge of Florida’s hydrogeology and environmental constraints would be preferred.
• Computer modeling skills should include Numerical (FD & FE) modeling, MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas and other regional Florida regional groundwater models.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ *

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.