Hydrogeologist (Entry-level)

ECS Ltd • Hollymead, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

Requirements

• 0 -3 years of related experience required
• Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Hydrogeology or related fields such as Geology or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Hydrogeology
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and ArcPro.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a commitment to continued learning
• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-5

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AQTESOLV and/or Visual MODFLOW Flex is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supporting a broad spectrum of groundwater resource projects related to high-yield supply well installation and testing, mining dewatering evaluations, groundwater resource assessments, well rehabilitation, stormwater basin mounding analysis, construction dewatering evaluations, and much more.
• Work will be performed under the supervision of senior hydrogeologists, resulting in unique mentoring opportunities for a variety of hydrogeological tasks and applications.
• Assist with all aspects of a project with a focus on field work, project management, data analysis, map preparation, and technical reporting.
• Work with governmental, municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.
• Field evaluation work to include well logging, aquifer testing, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, surface water monitoring, etc.
• Office work to include technical reporting, data analysis, client and subcontractor coordination, proposal preparation, and map preparation.
• Work in a variety of hydrogeologic environments, including coastal plain, crystalline bedrock, and karst aquifer systems.
• Overnight travel is infrequent but will be required at times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level