Senior Hydrogeologist | Lead Water Resources Strategist

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Dependent Sick Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Ins

Pre-Tax Accounts

Voluntary Legal Plan

Credit Union

Performance-Based Bonus

Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a senior hydrogeologist to provide hydrogeological expertise across water supply projects, interpret subsurface data, review technical work, and ensure regulatory and project requirements are met. You will lead project planning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, engage clients and regulators, present findings, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals and client strategies.

Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geoscience, earth science or environmental science.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred: master's degree and professional licensure (PG/PE).
• Advanced groundwater and aquifer expertise with regulatory knowledge.
• GIS proficiency and experience leading projects and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeological expertise across water supply projects.
• Interpret subsurface data and review technical work.
• Ensure regulatory and project requirements are met.
• Lead project planning and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage clients and regulators; present findings.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposals and client strategies.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater Supply Development

Geologic and Hydrogeologic Data Interp

Aquifer Characterization

Groundwater Modeling

Aquifer Storage and Recovery

Managed Aquifer Recharge

Injection Well Systems

Brackish Groundwater Development

Desalination and Brine Management

Water Regulations and Permitting

Project Planning and Budgeting

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Technical Review and Quality Assurance

Staff Mentoring

GIS and Geospatial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Geoscience / Earth Science / Environmental Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Geologist or Engineer licensure (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Geospatial Analysis tools

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a senior hydrogeologist to provide hydrogeological expertise across water supply projects, interpret subsurface data, review technical work, and ensure regulatory and project requirements are met. You will lead project planning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, engage clients and regulators, present findings, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals and client strategies.

Strong communication and leadership are essential.