Senior Hydrogeologist

Terraphase Engineering Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc. seeks a Principal Hydrogeologist, Geologist, or Groundwater Geologist to provide strategic and technical support on client projects and to lead business development across water resources and environmental services.

The role emphasizes client engagement, project management, and staff development, with collaboration across consulting scientists and engineers for multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Hold an advanced degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG) in the state of Washington.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydrogeology consulting or a related field.
• Familiarity with Washington State geology, hydrogeology, and environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experienced with industry-standard numerical modelling packages and analytical codes.
• Strong reputation for creativity, integrity, responsiveness and technical expertise.
• Experience leading project teams and supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with Environmental, Geotechnical, and Hydrogeology Teams and support client objectives.
• Develop analytical, analytic elements, and numerical groundwater models.
• Interpret well testing data, model results, and hydrogeological data; prepare plots/reports.
• Provide technical support for well drilling, water rights, investigations, and model development.
• Plan and manage projects; participate in client/regulatory meetings.
• Lead business development, including client contacts, proposals, and professional society participation.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure technical quality within Terraphase.

Skills

Licensed Hydrogeologist

15+ years exp

Modelling expertise

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Geology/Environmental Science

Tools

Modelling software

Job description

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Description

Terraphase is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist, Geologist, or Groundwater Geologist. The desired individual can provide strategic and technical support on client projects and effectively lead business development efforts within the firm’s growing water resources, environmental investigation/remediation, and litigation support service areas. The role entails significant responsibilities for client engagement, project management, and staff development. Projects will commonly involve multidisciplinary engagements where effective collaboration and communication with a team of consulting scientists and engineers will be expected.

The Role

• Be involved in projects with our Environmental, Geotechnical, and Hydrogeology Teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
• Familiar with the drilling, design, construction, testing, evaluation, and rehabilitation of large capacity water supply wells.
• Develop and apply analytical, analytic elements, and numerical groundwater models to support contaminated site investigations and water resource projects.
• Analysis and interpretation of well testing data, model results, geophysical data, and hydrogeological data and preparation of plots and reports
• Providing technical support for well drilling, wellhead protection, water rights, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models
• Planning and managing projects and participating in client and regulatory meetings
• Lead business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation
• Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within Terraphase as well as mentoring to junior level staff.

Who You Are

• Hold an advanced degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG) in the state of Washington.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydrogeology consulting or a related field.
• Familiarity with Washington State geology, hydrogeology, and environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experienced with industry-standard numerical modelling packages and analytical codes.
• Strong reputation among clients and peers for creativity, integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
• Well-versed with typical production well drilling techniques
• Skilled with the installation and operation of groundwater monitoring instrumentation
• Strong technical skills in modelling analysis
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
• Experience leading project teams and supervising the work of others.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team as well as independently.

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

Pay Range: $100,000 USD - $150,000 USD

Who We Are

We are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.

Benefits

Terraphase offers an extensive benefits package including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.

EOE STATEMENT

Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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