Practice Leader Hydrogeologist

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Orlando, FL

90d

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hydrogeologist Practice Manager focused on hydrogeological services in Florida and the Southeastern U.S. This regional practice leader will be focused on providing technical subject matter expertise and growing our hydrogeological and Underground Injection Control practice across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required.
• Professional Geologist (P.G.) Florida Certification required.
• 15+ years of hydrogeological and water resource planning and implementation project experience related to water resources challenges including groundwater management, underground injection control, water rights, brackish ground treatment schemes, aquifer storage and recovery, etc.
• Experience leading project teams and executing hydrogeological studies and implementation projects that include well field planning, design, operation, optimization, etc. efforts.
• Have proficiency with the application and use of drawdown tests, aquifer characterization technologies, groundwater models, etc.
• Experience in working with regulatory agencies and state agencies and their permitting functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in client-facing subject matter expert and sales roles.
• Experience with team building, strategy development, mentoring, and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Leverage and build relationships with key water resource leaders and decision makers throughout Florida and across the United States.
• Help develop a pipeline of project and program opportunities related to groundwater management, underground injection control, alternative water supplies, and water resources efforts.
• Partner with pertinent regional office leaders and Community of Practice (COP) leaders to position for the efforts.
• Support deep well injection planning and implementation projects, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts.
• Serve as an extension of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent.
• Lead and develop aquifer well field studies, development projects, rehabilitation, and operational strategies that optimize water supplies utilizing aquifer storage and recovery and managed aquifer recharge technology.
• Support scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater water management programs and natural systems restoration projects throughout the region.
• Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that will address client groundwater/water resource needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree