Senior Hydrogeologist

Weston & Sampson; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist with 15+ years of experience to assist with project management and business development. This role involves designing field data collection activities and preparing water-resource permit applications. The position offers meaningful work and growth opportunities within a flexible workplace.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in geology and experience with hydrogeological evaluations. Join a team that values collaboration and equity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in hydrogeology.
• Experience with project management and technical reviews.
• Marketing and proposal development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement field data collection activities.
• Prepare water-resource permit applications.
• Support business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Hydrogeological evaluations

Numerical groundwater modeling

Excellent writing skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or water resources related field

M.S. preferred

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist with 15+ years of experience to assist with project management and business development. We are looking for an experienced hydrogeologist with a strong work ethic who would like to be part of a growing team. This position will be out of our Rocky Hill, CT or Suffern, New York office locations.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement field data collection activities
• Data analyses and technical report creation
• Preparation of water-resource permit applications
• Project costing and support of client engagement activities and proposal preparation
• Coordination of subcontractors and vendors (e.g. drilling contractors and laboratory services)
• Support business development and marketing efforts

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or water resources related field (M.S. preferred).
• 15 or more years of experience.
• Experience with hydrogeological, well design, and groundwater‑supply evaluations. Numerical groundwater modeling, wastewater discharge modeling evaluation and permitting a plus.
• Experience with CTDEEP water diversion and NYSDEC water withdrawal projects and associated permitting requirements is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Marketing, proposal development and client management experience are a must.
• Experience conducting technical reviews of project deliverables.
• A positive attitude, ability to communicate effectively with others, work within a team setting, and excellent writing skills are a must.

We offer:

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Explore opportunities and apply at https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers