Senior Hydrogeologist

Tighe & Bond•Westwood, MA

11d•$111,000 - $146,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Senior Hydrogeologist , you will join our Drinking Water Team in one of our Troy, NY, Rhinebeck, NY, Shelton, CT, Middletown, CT, Westfield, MA, Worcester, MA, Westwood, MA, Woburn, MA, Sandwich, MA, Providence, RI, Portsmouth, NH, and Portland, ME offices, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond , you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Drinking Water Team and Projects At Tighe & Bond, you’ll join one of the region’s most respected drinking water teams—trusted by hundreds of water suppliers for more than a century. Our award-winning professionals are passionate about safeguarding public health, advancing sustainable water systems, and strengthening vital infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, from developing new groundwater sources and rehabilitating wells to designing wastewater recharge systems across New England and New York . Our full-service expertise spans diversion permitting, surface water hydrology, hydraulic modeling, rate studies, and more—ensuring our clients’ systems are resilient, cost-effective, and future-ready. If you’re excited to work alongside industry leaders, tackle complex challenges, and help build smarter, stronger communities, we invite you to bring your skills and passion to our Drinking Water Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Licensed Professional Geologist (PG) or Certificate as needed
Substantial years of experience designing, permitting, and evaluating groundwater systems for drinking water and wastewater recharge
Demonstrated experience working in the northeast U.S., with knowledge of local and state water regulations and permitting
Proven technical leadership across complex projects, with a track record of solving difficult hydrogeologic challenges
Strong communication skills with experience delivering technical and client-facing presentations
Background in managing proposals, client development, and strategic positioning
Membership in at least two relevant professional organizations
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or a relevant field
Familiarity with New England and New York water regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities
Experience leading strategic practice initiatives at a regional or firmwide level
Demonstrated record of presenting at industry conferences, publishing technical papers and actively contributing to professional boards and committees

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership, innovation, and strategic direction on complex, multidisciplinary projects
Serve as a “go-to” technical expert across multiple practice areas, addressing the firm’s most challenging technical issues
Lead hydrogeologic services including feasibility assessments, siting of bedrock and stratified drift wells, groundwater withdrawal permitting, and evaluating and designing groundwater recharge systems
Oversee the design and rehabilitation of public water supply wells, including pump testing to determine well yield and aquifer characteristics
Model groundwater hydrology with a focus on contaminant source assessment, fate and transport, mounding analyses, and delineating recharge areas
Actively participate , and provide leadership, in Tighe & Bond’s Communities of Practice program
Help develop technical standards, processes, and tools that strengthen the firm’s capabilities
Conduct quality control (QC) reviews on complex project deliverables and occasional quality assurance (QA) review
Support strategic business efforts such as marketing plans, client pursuit strategies, and staff hiring and retention planning
Lead technical focus areas in business development, including proposal writing and presentations
Publish technical papers, leading at least two external forums or presentations annually, and stay engaged in professional organizations
Promote Tighe & Bond’s expertise through thought leadership, content marketing, and multimedia
Mentor junior and mid-level staff to grow the next generation of hydrogeologic experts
Spearhead at least two technical initiatives each year aimed at advancing internal practices or innovations