Senior Hydrogeologist - Groundwater

SCS Engineers; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental/S

401K with employer match

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead high-impact groundwater projects across California and Southwest offices. The role focuses on complex groundwater challenges in landfills and solid waste facilities, with hybrid work (3 days in office) across the Southwest region.

You’ll guide technical strategy, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff, while expanding project opportunities and coordinating internal resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science with hydrogeology coursework required.
• Masters or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects and tasks addressing complex groundwater problems.
• Communicate with clients as Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Authorize reports and ensure QA on designs, calculations, data tables, and HASP.
• Lead junior staff and coordinate field work and resources.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modeling

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead and deliver high‑impact hydrogeology projects across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, with a strong focus on California. In this influential role, you’ll apply your expertise to complex groundwater challenges, guide technical strategy, and shape solutions for landfills and other solid waste management facilities.

You can be based out of any SCS office in the Southwest region, and we proudly offer hybrid flexibility (3 days/week in office) to support both collaboration and autonomy.

How you can make an impact

• Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects/tasks addressing unique or complex problems or specialty areas. This may involve research of the subject area, definition of scope, selection of investigative approaches, development of novel concepts/solutions, and guiding/reviewing the project/task as it is carried out.
• Communicate with clients by email, telephone, and in face‑to‑face meetings as Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager or under other Project Manager's direction.
• Deliver projects on‑time, within scope and within budget.
• Write and prepare technical reports. Complete quality control reviews on work products (reports, design plans, calculations, data tables, HASP, etc.).
• Delegate portions of project deliverables to junior staff for completion, coordinate and manage field work to be completed by others.
• Lead permitting and regulatory agency coordination efforts.
• Solicit client feedback, suggest changes for client satisfaction, and anticipate potential issues and develop solutions.
• Lead, mentor, delegate to and manage junior staff to grow their knowledge and career path.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for executing projects and ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
• Develop proposals by working with clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
• Actively attend conferences, present on technical topics, and be involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
• Have an active role in client prospecting and developing client plans and key opportunity plans.
• Review and understand SOPs, standards, and templates and make improvement suggestions; work with junior staff to implement as appropriate.
• Help develop new SOP's, standards, and templates.
• Participate in strategic and service area annual planning.
• Take a lead role in business development for hydrogeologic projects in the Southwest Business Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science major with hydrogeology coursework required. Masters or PhD is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with statistical analysis and related groundwater statistical analysis software preferred. Groundwater modeling is a plus.
• Experience in landfill and other solid waste management facility projects preferred.
• Professional registration (PG, CEG, CHG) preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below. Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match Annual Bonus Program Student Debt Employer Contribution Program Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at [e-mail]. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RD1