Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist — Lead & Grow Projects

EKI Environment & Water, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Bonus program

401(k) profit sharing

Medical, Vision & Dental

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer to lead technical efforts and grow client relationships across Texas, Colorado, California and other states.

You will oversee planning, modeling, and design from feasibility through completion, reporting to the Practice Area Director. Ideal candidates have 8+ years’ experience, PE/PG or licensure in process, strong skills in MODFLOW and ArcGIS, and a proven ability to win work and manage projects within

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a hydrogeologist or engineer for water resources projects.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, contract execution, and generating repeat business.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budget management, scheduling, and responsive client communication.
• Excellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain and grow long-term client relationships.
• Active Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure in Texas through reciprocity.
• Technical knowledge in numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW), water resources planning, groundwater availability investigations, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing.
• Knowledge of and experience with Texas groundwater regulations, water data sources, groundwater availability models, and regional water planning processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams.
• Demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply hydrogeology expertise to water resources projects and act as a technical resource.
• Lead project strategies and guide technical staff to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Build and grow client relationships, serving as trusted advisor across water resources sector.
• Lead business development, including opportunities, proposals, scopes, and fee estimates.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, and subconsultant coordination.
• Provide QA/QC and technical reviews of deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff in technical, PM, and business development skills; may supervise a Texas team.
• Contribute to team performance goals and strategic planning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Business development

Project management

Client relationship management

Licensure (PG/PE)

Texas licensure via reciprocity

Numerical groundwater modeling

ArcGIS

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MODFLOW

ArcGIS

Data management

Job description

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer to lead technical efforts and grow client relationships across Texas, Colorado, California and other states.

You will oversee planning, modeling, and design from feasibility through completion, reporting to the Practice Area Director. Ideal candidates have 8+ years’ experience, PE/PG or licensure in process, strong skills in MODFLOW and ArcGIS, and a proven ability to win work and manage projects within