Staff Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates•Tucson, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is hiring a full-time Staff Hydrogeologist to work out of our Tucson, Arizona office. This role combines fieldwork and office work, with a focus on water well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, sampling, and aquifer testing. Fieldwork is expected to be approximately 70% of the role—mostly at remote sites in Arizona and for occasional projects in California and Nevada—with the remaining 30% in office. If you have a degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related field and 0 to 3 years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for a self-motivated professional with strong time management, organizational, and communication skills. M&A provides comprehensive training for both field and office work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or a closely related field
0 to 3 years of professional experience as a geologist or hydrogeologist
Experience in well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, and aquifer testing or relevant coursework
Ability to interpret geologic conditions in bedrock and basin-fill environments
Analytical skills in hydrographs, water contour assessments, and aquifer test analysis
Ability to use electrical and electronic field instruments, hand tools, and power tools
Clear technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to safe work practices in the field and office
Ability to travel for fieldwork, with field shifts of up to 14 hours per day and assignments lasting 1 to 14 days
Flexibility to work schedules beyond the standard workweek when necessary for the project
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk or hike on uneven terrain, with or without reasonable accommodation
Reliable vehicle, valid U.S. driver's license, and clean driving record
Authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

Observe and document drilling operations including describing drill cuttings in basin-fill and hard rock settings, characterizing hydrogeologic conditions, interpreting borehole geophysical logs, and conducting airlift tests
Oversee monitor and production well installation including inspecting and measuring materials, verifying compliance with technical specifications, and monitoring drilling contractor activities
Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation
Conduct aquifer characterization, which may include pumping, packer, and slug tests
Measure water levels and download data from dataloggers
Collect water and soil samples, measure water quality parameters, prepare chain-of-custody documentation, and submit samples to laboratories
Install, configure, and maintain groundwater and surface water monitoring instruments and telemetry systems, both on-site and remotely, and integrate data into data management system
Prepare water and soil sample documentation and submit samples to laboratories
Follow health and safety protocols, regulations policies, and procedures
Maintain detailed field notes and report daily activities to project managers and clients
Prepare lithologic logs, well construction diagrams, hydrographs, and maps
Build data tables and plots in spreadsheet and graphing software to analyze field data
Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports and memos
Participate in client meetings and calls to present results and recommendations
Assist development of scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, drilling technical specifications, and health and safety plans