Senior Hydrogeologist / Water Resources Engineer

INTERA Incorporated; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Stock ownership opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure support

Pet insurance

Job summary

INTERA Incorporated in California seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist or Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead technically complex groundwater projects, including sustainability planning, ASR, and remediation, while supporting project management and technical leadership.

You will guide client engagement, manage scopes and budgets, mentor junior staff, and contribute to AI/ML tool development within our Water Resources practice.

Qualifications

• MS in Hydrogeology, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years with leadership and client engagement.
• Strong technical, planning, time management and communication skills.
• Experience with California hydro data and MODFLOW-based models.
• Experience with data analysis using scripting languages and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver client solutions on time and budget.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates in collaboration with clients.
• Guide clients through regulatory programs such as Title 22 and SGMA.
• Support growth of our CA and Western Regional team through BD and mentorship.
• Support internal AI/ML tool development initiatives.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Water Resources Engineering

Client engagement

Project management

Regulatory compliance

AI/ML

Communication

Python

R scripting

Education

MS in Hydrogeology or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

MODFLOW

GIS

Python

R

Job description

Description

INTERA Incorporated is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Hydrogeologist or a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead technically complex projects for sophisticated clients in California. In this position, you will support both Project Management and Technical Lead functions on a wide variety of projects: groundwater sustainability planning, conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater resources managed aquifer recharge, indirect potable reuse, migration of seawater intrusion, contaminated groundwater remediation, and other groundwater engineering and management projects. Your work will be a valuable contribution to INTERA’s Water Resources Line of Business Strategy, which focuses on four areas: Water Resources Planning, Groundwater Recharge and ASR, Groundwater Engineering, and Groundwater Supply (including high-capacity Municipal and Industrial Wells).

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of hydrogeologists, engineers, numerical modelers, and GIS analysts to execute and deliver client solutions on schedule and within budget
• Work with clients to identify appropriate solutions, and develop the coinciding scopes of work and cost estimates
• Guide clients successfully through complex regulatory programs such as California Title 22 and SGMA
• Support the growth of our California and Western Regional team through business development and mentorship of junior staff
• Support internal initiatives related to AI/ML tool development

Required Qualifications

• MS in Hydrogeology, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience that showcases a successful track record of team leadership and client engagement
• Strong technical skills
• Adept planning, time management, organizational skills, and efficient decision-making ability
• Effective project management skills with a focus on the client
• Experience with California-specific hydrologic, geologic, and groundwater quality datasets
• Previous experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models
• Experience analyzing/manipulating data, ideally with a scripting language, such as Python or R
• Experience with Data Analytics, AI/ML, and Data Management Systems.
• Clear, well-rounded communication skills and the ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Able to collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated success with client relationship management, business development, proposal support, and mentoring technical staff

Preferred Qualifications

• California PE, PG, or CHg license
• Experience with groundwater sustainability planning, managed aquifer recharge, ASR, indirect potable reuse, seawater intrusion, or groundwater remediation projects
• Familiarity with California water resources regulations, including SGMA, CEQA, Title 22, groundwater well permitting, and emerging contaminant regulations
• Experience leading MODFLOW-based groundwater modeling projects
• Experience using Python, R, GIS, data analytics, AI/ML, or data management systems to support water resources projects

About INTERA & Our Benefits

Founded In 1974, INTERA Has Grown Into An International Geosciences And Engineering Consulting Firm That Helps Clients Make Informed Business Decisions, Mitigate Risk, And Drive Optimal Outcomes In a Multitude Of Industries. Building And Sustaining a Strong Company Culture Is At The Heart Of INTERA’s Practice Of Good Stewardship. We Strive To Foster An Environment Where People Love The Work That They Do And The Place That They Work Because We Believe That Our Employees Are Our Most Valuable Asset. As An Employee-owned Company, We Are Committed To Investing In Our People’s Needs For Security, Health, And Well-being With

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

These are just some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.