Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist - Engineer

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals seeks a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist – Engineer to lead technical work, BD, and project management for water resources projects across Texas and beyond. The role reports to the Practice Area Director and requires 8+ years of experience, a PG/PE license (or reciprocity), and strong modeling and groundwater planning skills.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, build client relationships, and oversee Texas-based projects, with moderate travel and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Active Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity.
• 8+ years as a hydrogeologist or engineer on water resources projects.
• Proven business development success, including proposals, contract execution, and repeat business.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and responsive client communication.
• Track record of maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Technical Skills: Numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW) and groundwater availability investigations.
• Water resources planning, ArcGIS, data management and visualization, and technical writing.
• Knowledge of Texas groundwater regulations, water data sources, groundwater availability models, and regional water planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, and groundwater availability investigations.
• Lead water supply assessments, planning studies, and conservation programs.
• Guide groundwater well design, construction, and testing.
• Review project deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Set project strategy and lead staff to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and subconsultants.
• Identify new opportunities and prepare proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Develop scopes of work and fee estimates.
• Build lasting client and industry relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in technical, project management, and business development skills.
• Help supervise and grow the Texas team.
• Assist in setting performance goals.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modeling

ArcGIS

Data management

Technical writing

Project management

Client communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

Job description

Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist – Engineer

Location: Houston, TX or Austin, TX (candidates elsewhere in Texas or in other locations may be considered)

Type: Full-time Hybrid

About the Role

Lead business development, project management, and technical oversight for water resources projects, from early planning through design, implementation, and completion. You will report to the Practice Area Director and work with clients in Texas, Colorado, California, and other states.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership Serve as a technical resource on hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical modeling, and groundwater availability.
• Lead water supply assessments, planning studies, and conservation programs.
• Guide groundwater well design, construction, and testing.
• Review project deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Project Management Set project strategy and lead technical staff to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and subconsultants.
• Business Development Identify new opportunities and prepare proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Develop scopes of work and fee estimates.
• Build lasting client and industry relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Team Development Mentor junior and mid-level staff in technical, project management, and business development skills.
• Help supervise and grow the Texas team.
• Assist in setting performance goals.

What You Bring

• Education Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Licensure Active Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience 8+ years as a hydrogeologist or engineer on water resources projects.
• Proven business development success, including proposals, contract execution, and repeat business.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and responsive client communication.
• Track record of maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Technical Skills Numerical groundwater modeling (e.G., MODFLOW) and groundwater availability investigations.
• Water resources planning, ArcGIS, data management and visualization, and technical writing.
• Knowledge of Texas groundwater regulations, water data sources, groundwater availability models, and regional water planning.
• Core Strengths Clear communication with clients, subconsultants, regulators, and the public; Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively; Strong time management and work ethic.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced setting with a high workload and frequent short deadlines.
• Occasional travel, sometimes overnight, for client meetings and site visits (up to 25%).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Regular communication in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employee-owned firm with a strong work/life culture.
• Competitive pay with incentive bonuses.
• Retirement benefits through an employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.

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