Senior Hydrogeologist

Wright-Pierce Career • Topsham, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wright-Pierce is seeking a licensed Senior Hydrogeologist to join its Water Practice Group. The role manages water supply well development projects, environmental investigations, groundwater modeling, and relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. The position provides technical leadership in hydrogeology, groundwater science, water supply development, and permitting, while also leading teams and supporting business development. The salary range is $135,000–$170,000 per year; final salary depends on education, experience, certifications, and location.

The position may be based in Topsham, ME; Portland, ME; Portsmouth, NH; Bedford, NH; Burlington, MA; Middletown, CT; Providence, RI; Maitland, FL; Tampa, FL; or Jacksonville, FL. Wright-Pierce describes its work environment as flexible, with flexible work schedules and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive professional experience in hydrogeology, groundwater resources, environmental investigations, water supply development, groundwater modeling, and regulatory compliance.
• At least 3 years of project management and staff supervisory experience in consulting.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Professional Geologist license.
• U.S. driver's license in good standing.
• B.S. degree in geosciences, hydrogeology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MODFLOW, ArcGIS Pro, and Bluebeam.
• M.S. degree in geosciences or hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise hydrogeologic studies, groundwater resource evaluations, source water protection programs, environmental investigations, water supply development, and permitting efforts.
• Foster a collaborative team atmosphere, manage and lead teams by example, and support organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Apply advanced professional judgment and technical expertise in groundwater science and water supply development under unique geological conditions.
• Provide technical leadership for water supply development and permitting.
• Develop and conduct in-house training programs related to hydrogeology and groundwater science.
• Obtain and apply emerging hydrogeologic knowledge, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in business development, including proposal preparation and interviews, to support strategic growth objectives.
• Communicate effectively in group and one-on-one settings.
• Apply effective organization, project management, and communication skills.
• Prepare proposals, technical approaches, scopes of work, project schedules, and budgets.
• Assemble project teams that understand project objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical challenges.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are completed by all disciplines involved in projects.
• Provide project teams with regular feedback on schedule, budget, resource utilization, and project performance.
• Build market visibility as a subject matter expert through presentations at regional and state conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the date of hire.
• Wellness program with lifestyle spending account.
• Mental health and well-being benefit.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution, with no vesting period.
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program.
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior