Sr. Hydrogeologist

SCS Engineers; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis

ESOP and 401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution

Paid holidays, PTO and Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support municipal solid waste and CCR projects from our Upper Midwest environmental practice. The role blends technical leadership with business development and staff mentoring, in a flexible hybrid setting across Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria.

Ideal candidates bring a top master's-level Hydrogeology/Geology background, 10 years’ experience, and a PE/PG-eligible license, plus GIS and data-management skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's in hydrogeology or geology with graduate hydrogeology coursework.
• 10 years in environmental consulting or related field.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring at MSW landfills or CCR sites.
• Familiarity with federal/state regulatory interpretation and compliance.
• Experience with statistical evaluations.
• P.G. license or ability to obtain within first year.
• GIS and/or database management experience.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at landfills.
• Process and analyze hydrogeologic and geologic data.
• Manage, interpret and report groundwater monitoring data.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, bid documents, and safety plans.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Research technical data and regulations.
• Coordinate work with contractors, laboratories, and regulators.
• Seek technical improvement for self and company.
• Deliver professional services on time and with high quality while ensuring profitability.
• Make independent and collaborative decisions on scientific problems.
• Provide technical and operational direction for positive outcomes.
• Communicate with clients, third parties, and regulators on status and compliance.
• Follow client and corporate contract specs including HSE guidelines.

Skills

Groundwater monitoring

Regulatory interpretation

Statistical evaluations

Mentoring staff

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in hydrogeology

Geology with hydrogeology coursework

Professional Geologist (P.G.) license or eligible

Tools

GIS

Job description

Use your hydrogeologic expertise to solve real world problems and mentor our up-and-coming hydrogeologi sts as part of our Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice . Whether you’re interested in man aging clients and performing business development or if you are just looking to provide technical expertise and help develop talent , this role can fit your preference.

If you are seeking a leadership role in a growth-oriented environmental engineering firm, SCS Engineers needs you. If you thrive in a friendly, collaborative setting, enjoy flexible work hours, and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn and grow each day, SCS is a great fit. You will have an opportunity to contribute to our strategic direction, help us pursue our growth goals, and provide our customers with responsive, high quality customer service.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Hydrogeologist to assist with our municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects . Our regional team has physical offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment.

How you can make an impact

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to apply geologic and hydrogeologic knowledge and experience in an environmental consulting setting.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at MSW landfills, and electric utilit y CCR landfills and impoundments.
• Processing and analyzing hydrogeologic and geologic data .
• Managing, interpreting and reporting groundwater monitoring data .
• Preparing technical reports, proposals, bid documents, health & safety plans, and other documents .
• Mentoring and developing staff.
• Researching technical data and regulations .
• Coordinating work with contractors, laboratories, and regulators .
• Pursuing technical improvement for self and company .
• Deliver ing professional services on time and high quality following local and state regulations, SCS's Quality Assurance Program, and within the planned level of project profitability.
• Mak ing decisions both independently and collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
• Provid ing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes.
• Communicat ing with clients, third-party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Follow ing client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and environment.

If interested:

• Managing projects, including developing proposals, contracting, leading project teams, forecasting, invoicing and account receivable management.
• Assis ting with client development.
• Contributing to business development activities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in hydrogeology or Master's Degree in Geology with graduate level hydrogeology coursework preferred.
• 10 years working at an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience required .
• Experience with groundwater monitoring program implementation for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and/or coal combustion residual (CCR) sites preferred.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory interpretation and compliance preferred.
• Experience with statistical evaluations preferred.
• P.G. license or ability to obtain within first year required .
• Experience with GIS and/or database management preferred.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus .
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required .

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 – USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.