Hydrogeologist Lead

SCS Engineers•Bellevue, WA

6d•$100,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SCS is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to plan and execute hydrogeology projects for the Pacific Northwest Business Unit. The position may be based in Boise, Portland, or Bellevue, Washington, and uses a hybrid work model combining office collaboration with remote work. The role leads technical projects, client engagement, project delivery, regulatory coordination, and the development and mentoring of junior staff. The position also contributes to business development and to improving company standards and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry, or a related science major with hydrogeology coursework.
At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver's license and a driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD degree.
Experience with statistical analysis and related groundwater statistical analysis software.
Experience in landfill and/or coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects.
Professional registration such as P.G., R.G., or LHG.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects and tasks involving complex problems or specialty areas, including defining scope, selecting investigative approaches, developing solutions, and guiding or reviewing project work.
Communicate with clients by email, telephone, and in-person meetings as a Project Manager, Client Manager, Technical Manager, or under another Project Manager's direction.
Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Write and prepare technical reports.
Perform quality-control reviews of reports, design plans, calculations, data tables, health and safety plans (HASP), and other work products.
Delegate project deliverables to junior staff and coordinate and manage field work performed by others.
Lead permitting and regulatory agency coordination.
Solicit client feedback, recommend changes to improve client satisfaction, anticipate potential issues, and develop solutions.
Lead, mentor, delegate to, and manage junior staff to support their professional development and career growth.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors, ensuring resource availability and allocation for project execution.
Develop relationships with technical experts across the company.
Develop proposals by working with clients to understand their goals, technical needs, and requirements.
Attend conferences, present on technical topics, and participate in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
Participate in client prospecting and develop client plans and key opportunity plans.
Review standard operating procedures, standards, and templates; suggest improvements and work with junior staff to implement them.
Help develop new standard operating procedures, standards, and templates.