Water Resources Geologist / Hydrogeologist

Geosyntec Consultants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,260 - 145,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm in Seattle seeks a Water Resources Geologist / Hydrogeologist to lead complex hydrogeologic analyses and manage projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of consulting experience, strong leadership skills, and a focus on water resource management. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary, supporting career advancement within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hydrogeology consulting experience required.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary projects in water resources.
• Professional registration (P.E., P.G.) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeologic analyses for water supply and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement field programs for aquifer studies.
• Manage installation and testing of groundwater supply wells.

Skills

Hydrogeology consulting experience

Project management

Leadership skills

Field hydrogeology programs

Numerical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

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Overview

If you’re looking for a place to advance your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic innovative firm, tackle demanding project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals – Geosyntec Consultants is the place for you! We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Geologist / Hydrogeologist to join our Seattle, WA office.

Our Water Resources group works on complex projects ranging from water supply development, water supply management, water rights, mining hydrogeology, regulatory permitting, and source water protection across the Pacific Northwest.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, we are internationally known for technical leadership.

We invest in our people. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. We operate under a sell‑manage‑do culture, so you will work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management.

• Lead and manage regional and local scale hydrogeologic analyses for water supply management, regulatory compliance and new source development;
• Design and implement field programs and studies of aquifer systems;
• Oversee and manage the installation and testing of groundwater supply wells (and monitoring wells);
• Support and manage aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) and surface recharge basin projects;
• Lead and support permitting and regulatory compliance projects, including water rights;
• Consultation and interaction with client representatives and other project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public;
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Task-manager and project-manager responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• Provide support for business development, new and existing client interaction, lead generation, and proposal development;
• Attend and publish prominent industry conferences;
• Recruiting, supervising, and mentoring junior staff;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental or related engineering discipline with emphasis on water resources. (required)
• Advanced degree same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (e.g., P.E., P.G.). (required)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of direct hydrogeology consulting experience working on water resources projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Experience with project management and business development. (required)
• Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
• Experience with design and implementation of field hydrogeology programs in glacial, basalt, and clastic aquifer systems (required)
• Familiarity with numerical modeling of groundwater flow and well test analysis. (required)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel as needed. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Salary Range: Minimum Salary: $112,260 / Maximum Salary: $145,940 (Seattle, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Science, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction