Senior Hydrogeologist

Woodard & Curran

10d•$125,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support its growing Groundwater Infrastructure Team and Watersheds Business. This technical leadership role calls for expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR), alongside project management, client relationship, and business development capabilities. The successful candidate will lead complex groundwater resource and infrastructure projects, serve as a trusted client advisor, and mentor developing staff. The role offers the opportunity to lead groundwater infrastructure and water resource projects across the country and work with public, private, industrial, and O&M clients on water supply and groundwater solutions. The position can be hybrid or remote, with a flexible U.S. location. Candidates supporting projects in the West Region are preferred. Periodic travel to client sites and field locations throughout the United States is required, particularly in California and Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of professional hydrogeology experience.
Strong technical expertise in groundwater resources, hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR).
Demonstrated experience assessing and optimizing water-supply well productivity and recharge/injection well operations.
Experience planning and implementing groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, well development, ASR projects, injection wells, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams.
Strong project management skills, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
Experience building client relationships and contributing to business development efforts.
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and computer skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using artificial intelligence tools effectively and responsibly in professional workflows.
California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure quickly.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and solutions-focused.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Leapfrog Works, AQTESOLV, Python, Javelin Pro+, and groundwater-related databases.
Arizona or additional state professional licensure.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on groundwater and water supply challenges and develop practical, technically sound solutions.
Lead groundwater resource and infrastructure projects, managing technical approach, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery.
Plan and implement hydrogeologic investigations, including groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, water supply well development, ASR and injection well feasibility and design, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
Manage multiple priorities and lead internal and external teams to achieve project goals.
Communicate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings.
Develop proposals, scopes of work, and marketing materials for new and existing client opportunities.
Identify new business opportunities and market sectors aligned with company growth strategies.
Review project deliverables and provide technical oversight and quality control.
Mentor and coach staff through technical guidance, professional development, and project leadership opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.