Hydrogeologist, Senior

GSI Water Solutions, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

4d•$107,000 - $162,000•Remote

About The Position

GSI Water Solutions (GSI) is seeking a skilled Hydrogeologist who has project manager 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. ABOUT GSI: GSI Water Solutions is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing groundwater, environmental, and water resources with offices in Oregon, Washington, and California. At GSI, we take pride in being a company that treats its employees with respect and fairness and strives for all team members to feel they belong, have valuable insights, and can grow with us. We value work-life balance and are open to flexible work and scheduling arrangements. 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. ABOUT OUR HYDROGEOLOGISTS: Our Hydrogeologists, Senior 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 12 years of professional experience;
-OR- a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
-AND- 10 years experience in managing projects.
Current and valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Professional geologist or certified hydrogeologist license within the state that work will be performed is preferred.
Proven track record of managing complex projects in the areas of water supply development, water resources planning, aquifer/basin studies, and groundwater management.
Understanding of the water resources sector in California, including market, competition, and clients.
Experience preparing work plans and technical reports as well as reviewing and interpreting data.
Experience with and a solid understanding of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
Client marketing experience.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Experience in water resources planning, water supply development, and/or groundwater management in California.
Advanced coursework in hydrogeology.
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

Manage projects focused on implementing long-term sustainability measures and management actions for groundwater resources.
Evaluate the long-term implications of various groundwater policies, projects, and management actions.
Develop and implement monitoring well networks and associated monitoring and reporting.
Design and construct high-capacity municipal production wells.
Prepare, review, and update technical specifications and assist clients in monitoring well drilling and production well drilling programs.
Design and construct injection wells and aquifer storage and recovery wells as part of client’s groundwater management strategies.
Work with GSI’s expert groundwater modeling team to develop modeling scenarios designed to assist with clients’ groundwater resources management decisions.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address groundwater issues and problems.
Generate comprehensive technical reports and proposals.
Provide review and oversight of project work and reports prepared by junior and mid-level environmental staff.
Develop project budgets and scopes.
Manage budget, oversee performance, manage invoicing and collections, and control schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
Facilitate contract review process.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Identify new clients.
Mentor junior and mid-career staff to develop skills in fieldwork, data interpretation and project management.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid work schedules
401k with employer match, up to 4%
Potential for annual bonus based on company performance.
Employee-Owned company through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Highly competitive medical, dental, vision insurance plans for employees and their families with alternative care coverage included in medical plans.
Access to medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
5 weeks of paid time off annually (pro-rated the first year based on start date)
Paid time off for certification and licensing exams
Paid attendance at professional conferences in support of career development
Paid memberships in professional organizations
Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
Cell phone stipend to assist with the cost of using a personal cell phone for business purposes
Discounts on Carhartt and Danner clothing and footwear