Lead Hydrogeologist

The largest employee-owned firm in the U.S. is looking for a Lead Hydrogeologist to join their team in Florida.

The firm:

• Largest privately held and employee-owned firm in the U.S. that will ALWAYS be 100% employee-owned

• One of the top E&I Consulting companies

• Multi-disciplinary firm including water, electrical, MEP, transportation, and environmental

• Likes to promote from within and grows organically, not through acquisitions or mergers

• Over 7,500 employees with an 8% growth rate and average tenure of 6 years

• Been established for over 75 years

• Work/life balance is big for the company as well as flexible work schedule

• Diverse projects and large sought-out projects

Position: Lead Hydrogeologist

Location: Florida

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage water resources projects and groundwater systems, including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems, and Class I Injection Wells.
• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines and teams during design and construction phases.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, letters, memoranda, drawings, specifications, and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and practices in all documentation.
• Develop technical scopes of work for drilling, sampling, and aquifer and geophysical testing.
• Contribute to knowledge management by developing technical documentation and white papers.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, industry professionals, and regulatory agencies; participate in professional organizations and present at industry events.
• Work with sales teams to create proposals in response to client requests.
• Serve as the primary contact for external clients and industry partners.
• Support project teams by interpreting technical and regulatory issues, assisting with project scoping and budgeting, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff; mentor and develop junior staff for future growth. May supervise junior staff on projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Geologist certification.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel as required by project demands.
• Equivalent additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in groundwater engineering, including municipal groundwater supply systems.
• Ability to work on various groundwater systems, including brackish groundwater supply, ASR, indirect potable reuse systems, and Class I injection wells.
• Experience with active drilling fieldwork.
• Experience working with technical teams on master planning and detailed design of groundwater systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory approval and permitting for groundwater systems.
• Knowledge of corrosion-resistant materials, downhole control valves, recharge control systems, and booster pump stations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of scientific methods and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations.

Travel Requirements: Approximately 20% travel required

Salary: 110-140k based on experience