Hydrogeologist - Lead
About The Position
Science and engineering consulting firm with over 85 years of success is adding a Lead Hydrogeologist to their team in Madison! This is a hybrid position. The Lead Hydrogeologist will lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects, assist project managers with project cost estimates, and consult project managers on technical approach. They will develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock. This role provides project and technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects, managing a portion of a project’s budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments. The Lead Hydrogeologist will also develop/implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation, mentor/train junior staff, and serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience conducting hydrogeological investigations
- 5+ years of hands-on field experience
- Experience coordinating/executing field characterization programs (aquifer testing, hydrophysical profiling, groundwater modeling, and numerical analysis)
- Proven ability to provide project leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, regulatory and contractual commitments, and delivery of technical consultation
- Experience integrating hydrogeologic investigations and numerical analyses with feasibility studies and alternatives analyses
- Experience providing expert witness testimony at environmental hearings
- Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience working in deep bedrock environments
- Previous experience working with a technical consulting firm
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects
- Assist project managers with project cost estimates
- Consult project managers on technical approach
- Develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock
- Provide project and technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects (manage a portion of a project’s budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments)
- Develop/implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation
- Mentor/train junior staff
- Serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
