Senior Hydrogeologist

Wright-Pierce • Middletown, CT

2d • $135,000 - $170,000 • 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 groundwater science, water supply development, permitting, and hydrogeologic studies, while also supporting project teams, business development, staff development, and the firm’s strategic growth objectives.

The Senior Hydrogeologist plans and supervises hydrogeologic studies, groundwater resource evaluations, source water protection programs, environmental investigations, water supply development, and permitting efforts. The role requires advanced professional judgment and technical expertise, effective project and team management, and the ability to apply emerging knowledge, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The position also involves preparing proposals and project plans, overseeing quality assurance and quality control, and representing the firm as a subject matter expert at regional and state conferences.

The role may be based in one of the listed Wright-Pierce offices. The company describes a hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules. The salary range is $135,000–$170,000 per year; final salary depends on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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.
• Professional Geologist license required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• 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.
• Create a collaborative team atmosphere, 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 and practice effective organization, project management, and communication.
• 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 visibility as a subject matter expert through presentations at regional and state conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on 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 a hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

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