Senior Hydrogeologist

Terraphase Engineering Inc•Washington, DC

4d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Terraphase is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist, Geologist, or Groundwater Geologist. The desired individual can provide strategic and technical support on client projects and effectively lead business development efforts within the firm’s growing water resources, environmental investigation/remediation, and litigation support service areas. The role entails significant responsibilities for client engagement, project management, and staff development. Projects will commonly involve multidisciplinary engagements where effective collaboration and communication with a team of consulting scientists and engineers will be expected. Be involved in projects with our Environmental, Geotechnical, and Hydrogeology Teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

Hold an advanced degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG) in the state of Washington.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydrogeology consulting or a related field.
Familiarity with Washington State geology, hydrogeology, and environmental regulations and permitting processes.
Experienced with industry-standard numerical modelling packages and analytical codes.
Strong reputation among clients and peers for creativity, integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
Well-versed with typical production well drilling techniques
Skilled with the installation and operation of groundwater monitoring instrumentation
Strong technical skills in modelling analysis
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
Experience leading project teams and supervising the work of others.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to work effectively as a part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with the drilling, design, construction, testing, evaluation, and rehabilitation of large capacity water supply wells.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply analytical, analytic elements, and numerical groundwater models to support contaminated site investigations and water resource projects.
Analysis and interpretation of well testing data, model results, geophysical data, and hydrogeological data and preparation of plots and reports
Providing technical support for well drilling, wellhead protection, water rights, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models
Planning and managing projects and participating in client and regulatory meetings
Lead business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation
Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within Terraphase as well as mentoring to junior level staff.