Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist — Engineer

MBC Talent Connections; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist-Engineer (PG/PE) to lead technical leadership, project management, and business development from Houston or Austin with hybrid work flexibility.

You will guide groundwater modeling, water supply assessments, design and testing, and build lasting client relationships across Texas and adjacent states while mentoring junior staff and helping grow the Texas team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a hydrogeologist or engineer on water resources projects.
• Proven business development experience with proposals, contracts, and repeat client work.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and client communications.
• Track record of maintaining long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical leadership on hydrogeologic models, water balances, and groundwater availability.
• Oversee project management to deliver on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities, prepare proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff and grow the Texas team.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modeling

Water resources planning

Project management

Client relationship

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Eng, Hydrology, Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

ArcGIS

Data visualization

Job description

Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist -Engineer (PG/PE)

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

Equal opportunity employer.