Staff Hydrogeologist II

Verdantas; Kentucky; On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a groundwater specialist to join our environmental team in Kentucky, combining fieldwork with office analysis. You will conduct sampling, oversee drilling, analyze hydrogeologic data, and prepare technical reports and maps for diverse projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, travel up to 50%, and a valid driver's license, with a mix of office and outdoor work in a dynamic, people-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science with a geology focus from an accredited institution
• 3–5 years of relevant experience. Advanced degree or cooperative education may count toward experience
• Must be willing to travel a minimum 50% of the time
• Must have a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater sampling, aquifer testing, and drilling oversight
• Analyze hydrogeologic data and prepare technical reports, maps, and figures
• Support project planning, permitting, and compliance documentation
• Assist in the development and review of Health and Safety Plans (HASP)
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution
• Monitor field activities to ensure data quality and adherence to protocols
• Communicate findings and updates to project managers and clients
• Contribute to project close-out documentation and regulatory reporting

Skills

Geology

Environmental Science

Field work

Travel

Education

Geology/Environmental science degree

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You'll Do:

• Conduct groundwater sampling, aquifer testing, and drilling oversight
• Analyze hydrogeologic data and prepare technical reports, maps, and figures
• Support project planning, permitting, and compliance documentation
• Assist in the development and review of Health and Safety Plans (HASP)
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution
• Monitor field activities to ensure data quality and adherence to protocols
• Communicate findings and updates to project managers and clients
• Contribute to project close-out documentation and regulatory reporting

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science with a geology focus from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of relevant experience. Advanced degree or cooperative education may count toward experience
• Combination of office and outdoor work environment. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to significant walking distances in uneven terrain, dirt, varying temperatures, weather conditions, wildlife, and noise
• Must be willing to travel a minimum 50 % of the time
• Must have a valid driver's license

Salary Range:

$62,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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