Senior Hydrogeologist

Houston Engineering, Inc.•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Advise and supervise/coordinate with field staff to collect groundwater samples and analyze subsurface conditions. Coordinate installation of monitoring wells, and the performance of aquifer tests to determine hydraulic properties. Prepare annual groundwater monitoring reports for regulatory agency compliance providing statistical analysis of regulated substances. Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. Advise on groundwater management strategies, remediation of contaminated sites, and sustainable water usage. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements. Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and land planners on multidisciplinary projects ranging from groundwater water resources to solid waste management Generate technical work plans and proposals for field assessments, site characterizations, monitoring and data collection of contaminated soils, surface water, sediment and groundwater Support junior staff to interpret water quality data, conduct statistical analysis of geologic and groundwater chemistry, complete analytical modeling/feasibility studies and develop technical reports Project management including internal team coordination and direct coordination with clients

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred);
Professional certification or licensure as a hydrogeologist in Minnesota and an ability to expand licensure within our geographic footprint (where applicable).
Minimum 7 years of experience;
Candidate must be willing to travel up to 5%, with some overnight travel throughout the upper Midwest region for project meetings, project management, business development related activities, and occasional outdoor work to support junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience working in consulting environment.
Strong understanding of groundwater geochemistry, regulated substances, and the relationship to groundwater monitoring around solid waste facilities.
Prior work experience with regulatory agencies and knowledge of state, and federal regulations related to environmental monitoring compliance.
Experience with Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
Demonstrated business development and client relationship development skills
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in groundwater modeling and data analysis software.
Prior work experience with industrial sites including solid waste management facilities (preferred).
Strong written and oral communication skills. Self-motivated, willingness to conduct business development, detail oriented and well organized.

Responsibilities

Advise and supervise/coordinate with field staff to collect groundwater samples and analyze subsurface conditions.
Coordinate installation of monitoring wells, and the performance of aquifer tests to determine hydraulic properties.
Prepare annual groundwater monitoring reports for regulatory agency compliance providing statistical analysis of regulated substances.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
Advise on groundwater management strategies, remediation of contaminated sites, and sustainable water usage.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and land planners on multidisciplinary projects ranging from groundwater water resources to solid waste management
Generate technical work plans and proposals for field assessments, site characterizations, monitoring and data collection of contaminated soils, surface water, sediment and groundwater
Support junior staff to interpret water quality data, conduct statistical analysis of geologic and groundwater chemistry, complete analytical modeling/feasibility studies and develop technical reports
Project management including internal team coordination and direct coordination with clients