Hydrogeologist III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•City of Troy, NY

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Hydrogeologist III to join our team in Troy, NY. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Five or more (5+) years of progressive experience in hydrogeology or groundwater-related consulting.
Working knowledge of groundwater modeling software and data analysis tools preferred.
Experience with field investigations, groundwater monitoring, and report preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Professional licensure (PG or PE) or ability to obtain licensure preferred, depending on discipline and jurisdiction.
Valid driver’s license and ability to perform fieldwork as required.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Strong understanding of hydrogeologic principles and groundwater systems.
Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and defensible analysis.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior staff.
Problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to groundwater and environmental compliance.
Ability to coordinate field logistics and manage subcontractors in remote or active industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Working knowledge of groundwater modeling software and data analysis tools preferred.
Professional licensure (PG or PE) or ability to obtain licensure preferred, depending on discipline and jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Perform work with moderate independence, exercising sound technical judgment on complex assignments.
Receive general direction from senior hydrogeologists or project managers, with review focused on results rather than methods.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hydrogeologists, technicians, and field staff.
Participate in internal technical reviews to ensure accuracy, defensibility, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance and consistency with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and support project teams with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency.
Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate hydrogeologic findings into broader project solutions.
Communicate directly with clients, regulators, and stakeholders regarding groundwater conditions, study results, and recommendations.
Support project managers with scope development, scheduling input, and task-level budgeting.
Assist with proposal development, including technical approaches, schedules, and cost estimates.
Promote best practices, safety, and quality standards across hydrogeologic work.
Coordinate subcontractors and drilling contractors to support field operations and project execution.
Plan, conduct, and interpret hydrogeologic investigations, including groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, pumping tests, and data analysis.
Evaluate groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and surface water–groundwater interactions.
Lead hydrogeologic investigations at industrial, mining, and contaminated sites, including landfills and aggregate operations.
Support site characterization, aquifer characterization, groundwater exploration, and contaminant plume delineation activities.
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Prepare environmental compliance reports, regulatory submittals, technical memoranda, and defensible technical documentation for state and local agencies.
Analyze and interpret groundwater, geological, geophysical, and water quality data using accepted analytical and numerical methods.
Perform environmental data management, statistical analyses, trend analyses, and data visualization.
Support groundwater modeling efforts and interpretation of results, as appropriate.
Develop site conceptual models incorporating geology, hydrogeology, climate conditions, and contaminant distribution.
Perform chemical data evaluation and contaminant fate and transport analyses to support remedial decision-making and compliance reporting.
Assist with development of remediation, corrective action, mitigation, mine dewatering, or water supply strategies.
Develop and implement remedial action plans, water quality investigation scopes, and corrective action strategies.
Support reclamation planning, mine permit compliance, and mine closure activities.
Support well installations, drilling operations, borehole conversion, well reconstruction activities, and sampling events; oversee contractors and subcontractors as needed.
Manage drilling subcontractors in the field, including oversight of well construction, soil logging, and rock logging activities.
Design and manage groundwater monitoring programs, including deployment and maintenance of telemetry systems, pressure transducers, and groundwater instrumentation.
Plan and execute groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling events using low-flow, passive diffusion bag, and grab sampling methodologies.
Provide field training to staff on groundwater level data collection, transducer calibration, and sampling procedures.
Coordinate with legal counsel on environmental litigation matters, including data review, expert support, and preparation of defensible technical materials.
Direct production of maps, figures, and plans using GIS and CAD software.
Ensure work products meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
Track progress on assigned tasks to support project schedules and budgets.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in hydrogeologic and environmental compliance practices.