Senior Hydrogeologist

Woodard & Curran•Washington, WA

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support its growing Groundwater Infrastructure Team and Watersheds Business. The role is suited to a technical leader with expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR), as well as project management, client relationship, and business development skills. The successful candidate will lead complex groundwater resource and infrastructure projects, advise clients, and mentor developing staff. The position offers the opportunity to lead groundwater infrastructure and water resource projects across the country and work with public, private, industrial, and operations and maintenance clients on water supply and groundwater solutions. The role also contributes to technical strategy, project delivery, and business growth, while collaborating with experts in an employee-owned consulting environment. The position may be hybrid or remote, with a flexible U.S. location; preference is given to candidates supporting projects in the West Region. 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 management of 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 leveraging 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

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding groundwater and water supply challenges and developing practical, technically sound solutions.
Lead groundwater resource and infrastructure projects, including technical approach, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and successful delivery.
Plan and implement hydrogeologic investigations for 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 written reports, presentations, and meetings.
Develop proposals, scopes of work, and marketing materials to support new and existing client opportunities.
Identify new business opportunities and market sectors aligned with company growth strategies.
Provide technical review, oversight, and quality control of project deliverables.
Mentor and coach staff through technical guidance, professional development, and project leadership opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.