Senior Hydrogeologist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist / Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead groundwater resources projects across the Midwest and Western U.S. The role emphasizes leadership, client coordination, data analysis, modeling, and field activities, with opportunities to contribute to water supply planning and reliability programs.

The position requires strong communication, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on complex assignments within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of analysis, modeling and design and management experience.
• Project management skills a plus.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level technical expertise with regard to hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, modeling and investigation.
• Specialize in project areas that have greater scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on major company programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, though project management is not the sole focus of the position.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Groundwater modeling

GIS

Groundwater quality

Water rights

Well design

Aquifer testing

Field experience

Hydrogeology

Hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related field

Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related field

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist / Project Manager

HDR is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist / Project Manager with at least 10 or more years of experience. This individual will support our ongoing workload and develop new opportunities in water supply development, water management, and water supply reliability. Groundwater hydrology (e.g., hydrogeology) experience in the fields of water supply, aquifer recharge, water rights, and contamination is desired.

The primary duties of this position will be to provide leadership, coordination, technical support, and project management for the planning and design of water resources related projects and programs. Type of projects will include municipal/industrial water supply, water rights, water management plans, mining, flood control, groundwater contamination, stormwater, and hydropower. Duties will include client and project management; support of business development activities; and leading projects that include field work, summarizing background information, analyses, modeling, writing technical reports, and performing various water resources studies.

Skills in groundwater modeling, GIS, groundwater quality, water rights, well design and construction, and aquifer testing are necessary. Strong computational skills, field experience, and a Master’s Degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have complementary experience in one or more of the following areas: surface water hydrology/hydraulics, water planning, pumps and distribution system analysis, and water quality. This is a good opportunity for a self‑motivated individual to work on a wide range of water resources projects across the Mid‑Western and Western U.S.

Business Development

The position may also require client management, coordination with HDR regional and national programs, business development, scoping new work, and preparing proposals. Establish client relations and drive a program of water resources related business in the local/regional market. Familiarity and established relationships with local water resources clients in the state and region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level technical expertise with regard to hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, modeling and investigation.
• Specialize in project areas that have greater scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, though project management is not the sole focus of the position.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related field.
• Professional Engineering or Professional Geologist registration.
• Ability to travel for work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have local market/industry project experience and client connections.
• 10 or more years of experience as a senior hydrogeologist or equivalent position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related field.
• 10 or more years of analysis, modeling and design and management experience.
• Project management skills a plus.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.