Senior Hydrogeologist - Groundwater

SCS Engineers•Sacramento, CA

6d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead and deliver high-impact hydrogeology projects across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, with a strong focus on California. The role applies hydrogeology expertise to complex groundwater challenges, guides technical strategy, and develops solutions for landfills and other solid waste management facilities. The employee may be based at any SCS office in the Southwest region. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office. The Senior Hydrogeologist plans and executes scientific projects, manages client and project relationships, oversees technical quality and delivery, and leads permitting and regulatory coordination. The role also mentors junior staff, supports business development, contributes to company standards and strategic planning, and participates in professional associations and technical conferences. The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license with a good driving record. A master's or PhD is preferred. The pay range is USD $100,000–$150,000 per year. SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry, or a related science major with hydrogeology coursework.
At least 15 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver's license and a driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD degree.
Experience with statistical analysis and related groundwater statistical analysis software.
Groundwater modeling experience.
Experience with landfill and other solid waste management facility projects.
Professional registration such as PG, CEG, or CHG.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects and tasks addressing unique or complex problems and specialty areas, including researching subject areas, defining scope, selecting investigative approaches, developing solutions, and guiding or reviewing work.
Communicate with clients by email, telephone, and in-person meetings as a Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager, or under another Project Manager's direction.
Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Write and prepare technical reports.
Perform quality-control reviews of work products, including reports, design plans, calculations, data tables, and health and safety plans (HASP).
Delegate portions of project deliverables to junior staff and coordinate and manage field work performed by others.
Lead permitting and regulatory agency coordination efforts.
Seek client feedback, recommend changes to improve client satisfaction, anticipate potential issues, and develop solutions.
Lead, mentor, delegate to, and manage junior staff to support their professional development.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution and ensure resource availability and allocation.
Build relationships with technical experts throughout the company.
Develop proposals by working with clients to understand their goals, technical needs, and requirements.
Attend conferences, present on technical topics, and participate in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
Participate in client prospecting and the development of client plans and key opportunity plans.
Review company SOPs, standards, and templates; suggest improvements and work with junior staff to implement them as appropriate.
Help develop new SOPs, standards, and templates.
Participate in strategic and service-area annual planning.
Lead business development for hydrogeologic projects in the Southwest Business Unit.