Hydrogeologist - Mid-Career

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. • Sacramento, CA

109d • $90,000 - $118,000

About The Position

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned hydrogeologic and environmental consulting firm with California offices in Santa Barbara and Morro Bay. As hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and water experts, we focus on helping our clients protect our shared natural resources. We help develop and manage groundwater resources and ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of this invaluable resource. As an example, we have long been a champion of using aquifer storage and recovery technologies to save water for drought conditions and provide environmental benefits to fish and streams which may be impacted by development and climate change. We are seeking a skilled project manager with experience in California water supply issues to help manage a thriving and growing base of groundwater projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team of professionals making a positive impact in the water industry. Our mid-career Hydrogeologists play a crucial role by combining technical expertise with strong managerial and leadership skills. They ensure the successful completion of projects through complex analyses, meticulous project management, insightful interpretation of data, and report writing. They typically manage smaller projects (or aspects of larger projects) with the potential to take on more complex projects as experience is acquired. Their ability to mentor junior staff and cultivate client relationships underscores their pivotal contribution to our continued growth and success in the industry.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 6 to 7 years of professional experience; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 8 to 9 years of professional experience.
• Experience in water resources planning, water supply development, and/or groundwater management in California.
• Advanced coursework in hydrogeology.
• Two (2) years experience in managing projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in groundwater supply, municipal production well design, construction, and testing, environmental groundwater characterization, and/or water resource management projects, including preparation of technical reports and proposals and budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of groundwater flow and well hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex analyses and calculations.
• Manage and organize field programs and conduct technical briefings to field staff.
• Perform interpretation of subsurface data.
• Generate complete proposals and technical reports.
• Participate in technical review of project work and reports.
• Develop project budgets and scopes for review by senior-level project manager.
• Participate in contract review.
• Develop and maintain client contact before and after completion of job.
• Participate in marketing activities.
• Mentor entry-level and other mid-career staff to develop skills in fieldwork, data interpretation and project management.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned company through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Potential for annual bonus based on company performance.
• A minimum of 5 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated the first year to reflect start date).
• 401k with employer match.
• Highly competitive medical, dental, vision insurance plans for employees and their families with alternative care coverage included in medical plans.
• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Access to medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Cell phone stipend to assist with the cost of using a personal cell phone for business purposes.
• Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals.
• Paid time off for certification and licensing exams.
• Paid attendance at professional conferences in support of career development.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree