Water & Wastewater Hydrogeologist (early career)

DOWL; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking an early-career Hydrogeologist in Reno, NV. You will oversee drilling and well installation activities, analyze hydrogeologic data, and assist in the design of water supply wells. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and you must be willing to achieve EIT/EI certification. If you have excellent communication skills and a desire to learn, this position offers a path to develop your career while working in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, geological sciences, engineering, or related science discipline required.
• EIT/EI required within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drilling and well installation activities.
• Analyze pumping test data and conduct hydrogeologic evaluations.
• Report findings clearly in technical documents.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Python)

Desire to learn hydrogeologic skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in hydrogeology or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Python

Job description

Water & Wastewater Hydrogeologist (early career)

Join to apply for the Water & Wastewater Hydrogeologist (early career) role at DOWL.

Why DOWL? DOWL is a top‑ranked, multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in‑house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Water and Wastewater Join our team to help shape reliable, efficient water and wastewater systems that make a difference in communities. We take a comprehensive, cost‑effective approach to every project, maximizing value while delivering long‑lasting solutions. For drinking water systems we prioritize consistent pressure, exceptional water quality, and straightforward maintenance. For wastewater we focus on systems that work quietly and reliably, visible only during routine maintenance or upgrades.

Summary As an early‑career Hydrogeologist, you will lead drilling and well installation activities, support geophysical logging programs, and ensure safe field operations in diverse environments. You will collect, interpret, and communicate groundwater data, conduct pumping and airlift tests, analyse field results, and contribute to hydrogeologic evaluations that drive project decisions. This position offers the opportunity to support the design of groundwater and potable water supply wells, develop rehabilitation plans, assist with engineering reports, technical specifications, and water rights applications.

Job Responsibilities and Duties In this position you will:

• Oversee drilling and well installation activities; troubleshoot problems; log borehole cuttings with USCS soil classification and hydrogeologic properties; oversee geophysical logging of boreholes.
• Work safely in populated, rural, or remote outdoor locations; identify potential hazards and coordinate with Health and Safety personnel.
• Interface with drillers and oversee well installation and pumping tests (step and constant‑rate) or airlift testing.
• Analyze pumping test data and conduct hydrogeologic desktop evaluations.
• Collect and manage hydrogeologic field data (groundwater levels, flow rate monitoring, water quality sampling, photographs).
• Report findings in technical reports, memorandums, and emails; communicate clearly with maps, figures, and plots.
• Assist with design of groundwater, monitoring, potable water supply wells, and well rehabilitation plans.
• Assist with preparation of bids, technical specifications, preliminary engineering reports, and water right applications.
• Assist with groundwater modeling using MODFLOW.

Desired Skills

• Desire to learn hydrogeologic skills including field identification of geologic materials, pumping test techniques, water quality sampling, groundwater modeling, and regional or local hydrogeologic assessments.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving through research and data gathering.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, coworkers, committee members, and public agencies.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Python (desired) and programming for data processing.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and perform standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking on uneven terrain.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in hydrogeology, geological sciences, engineering, or related science discipline (Master’s preferred).
• No minimum work experience required; EIT/EI required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license; driving essential.

Physical Demands The position requires sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 lb; occasional navigation of uneven terrain.

Work Environment Moderate noise level; work indoors and outdoors, site visits and fieldwork.

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