Project Hydrogeologist

Project Hydrogeologist Montgomery & Associates•4.8 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $8,000•$9,500 a month 3 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Civil engineering Geology Report writing Microsoft Access 5 years Project planning Engineering Environmental remediation project management Water quality assessment Mid-level Technical report writing Technical support Administrative experience SQL Proposal writing Field research Team management Environmental consulting Mentoring GIS software Participating in conferences Predictive analytics Groundwater remediation Environmental Engineering Professional Engineer Civil Engineering Delegation Technical Proficiency Consulting firm experience Water resource engineering Full Job Description Project Hydrogeologist Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist or groundwater hydrologist to join our California Team. The position includes mid-level responsibilities and requires the ability to manage and provide technical support to multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously. The person in this position will interact with M&A team leaders, project staff, project managers, administrative personnel, clients, and regulators. Our company of highly respected water resource professionals, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western United States and South America. In California, our team comprises 24 professional staff across 4 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena. This position will support groundwater resource planning and environmental projects throughout California, with a strong emphasis on Northern California and the Central Valley. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of water resource scientists and engineers and interact with industry leaders. The position is available in our Sacramento or Oakland location. We currently require staff to work at least 50% in the office to promote collaboration, mentoring, and interacting on project work.

Work duties will include:

Managing and technically contributing to tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resource management, including: Supporting projects planning and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Supporting groundwater remediation activities associated with complex environmental sites, including monitoring program coordination, data evaluation, and reporting Interpretation of lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth-specific water quality, and borehole geophysical data Designing and interpreting results of predictive modeling runs and supporting model updates Evaluating and filling hydrogeologic data gaps Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models Developing water budgets Designing and managing field investigations Interacting with field teams to implement monitoring programs Evaluating data and preparing technical reports Preparing technical proposals and work plans for future work Overseeing work completed by junior staff Assisting project managers with administrative duties on projects Education and Professional Credentials Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or environmental engineering OR Professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) (Both preferred, but at least one required) Required Qualifications Understanding of groundwater principles Clear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems Five to 10 years of experience in environmental and water resource consulting Task or project management experience Understanding of SGMA regulatory requirements Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines Proficiency with standard analytical approaches and tools Demonstrated technical writing skills and ability to present technical information in group/meeting settings to peers and clients Team-oriented and experienced with delegating work to staff and reviewing staff deliverables Interest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS), Survey123, and SQL and Access databases Professional experience working with groundwater models and stratigraphic modeling software Experience working on SGMA implementation projects for local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Professional experience with groundwater sampling, remedial investigations, and remediation technologies Your benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include: Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company Interesting and collaborative multidisciplinary projects On the job mentoring by senior professionals Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account; HRA Long•and short-term disability Life/AD&D insurance Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave Employer matching 401k retirement plan

Monthly Base Pay Range:

$8,000•$9,500

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses:

$108,000•$128,000 Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. PIe452b2001669-25404-40361859