Hydrogeologist (mid-level career)

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

10d

About The Position

DOWL is seeking a mid-level hydrogeologist to work on groundwater investigations, groundwater development, and well design. The role supports and leads projects at diverse sites throughout the western United States, including rural and remote locations. Field assignments may involve extended rotations for drilling, pumping, and site-scale hydrogeologic evaluations; the position also includes substantial office work analyzing data, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires comfort working around drill and pump rigs, adapting to extended field schedules, and maintaining safety awareness. The hydrogeologist performs moderate to advanced technical work on larger and more complex projects, operates with moderate autonomy, and may assist with project management. Work includes preparing, executing, and reporting on field groundwater studies; supporting groundwater supply and well rehabilitation or investigation projects; and contributing to plans, specifications, inspections, construction oversight, testing, sampling, data analysis, and reporting. The role also includes frequent direct client communication on technical issues for simple projects and responsibility for delivering assigned work within project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. Work may be split between the field and office. Field work takes place outdoors year-round in settings ranging from dense urban areas to extremely remote locations, with noise usually moderate to moderately loud near construction sites and equipment. Office noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology; a degree in geological sciences or engineering with hydrogeology-specific coursework is also accepted.
Six years of experience.
GIT, as applicable, or PE.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency with AQTESOLV and basic knowledge of ArcGIS.
Proficiency with database computer programs and understanding of recordkeeping, office practices, data collection, evaluation, and inventory management.
Strong technical writing skills, including concise descriptions of water-rights history and related projects for state submissions and water-resource planning documents.
Proficient understanding of surveying and geophysical services.
Ability to select and apply AWWA water design codes, local codes, and best practices.
Strong understanding of project scopes, schedules, and budgets; ability to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
Ability to perform mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; create and interpret graphs; and understand statistical analysis.
Ability to work safely around drill and pump rigs, adapt to extended field schedules, and work at remote sites.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands; occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds; and routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds.
Ability to cut brush with a chain saw or machete; dig with a shovel or digging bars; use a jack hammer and sledgehammer; drive stakes and rebar; and hike over rough terrain, snow, and ice.

Responsibilities

Prepare, execute, and report on field groundwater studies supporting groundwater supply and well rehabilitation or investigation projects.
Assist in preparing plans and specifications related to hydrogeological field activities.
Perform field inspections, including geologic borehole logging using the USCS classification, and assist with well designs.
Oversee construction projects involving monitoring wells, production wells, and aquifer storage and recovery wells.
Conduct well performance and aquifer testing.
Collect water samples and oversee well rehabilitation and troubleshooting.
Analyze complex data by identifying anomalies, interpreting results, creating representative graphs, contouring data, and evaluating aquifer test data.
Prepare work plans, well construction summaries, tables, maps, graphs, as-built drawings, and cross-sectional drawings.
Divide projects into tasks, independently perform moderately complex work, lead small projects with simple objectives, and conduct quality control of basic deliverables.
Work with multidisciplinary teams, anticipate other disciplines’ needs, and take responsibility for team results.
Meet project scope, schedule, and budget expectations; assist with scoping, planning, and budgeting for more complex tasks.
Communicate directly with clients to resolve technical issues on simple projects using appropriate messaging.
Perform other duties as assigned.