Sr. Hydrogeologist - Water Supply & Hydrogeology Group Job at Black & Veatch Family of Companies, Rancho Cordova, CA

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  • Black & Veatch Family of Companies
  • Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Description

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Job Summary

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Hydrogeologist Professional focused on western water supply management and water resilience initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as an extension of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent focused on the western US. 
  • Lead and develop aquifer well field studies, development projects, rehabilitation, and operational strategies that optimize water supplies utilizing aquifer storage and recovery and managed aquifer recharge technology, support drought mitigation, and/or saltwater intrusion barriers. 
  • Support integrated water supply assessments and alternative water supply planning and implementation efforts. 
  • Support scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater water management programs and natural systems restoration projects throughout the western US and on other strategic national and international opportunities. 
  • Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that will address client groundwater/water resource needs and help differentiate B&V amongst its competitors.  
  • Support climate change resilience planning and implementation efforts.  
  • Support wastewater outfall closure programs, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts through deep well injection planning and implementation projects. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of hydrogeological and water resource planning and implementation project experience related to western water resources challenges including groundwater management, water rights, brackish ground treatment schemes, desalination, aquifer storage and recovery, etc. 
  • Bachelor of Science and/or Master of Science in Geology or Engineering Geology required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Be able to work in the field in remote locations in California and also areas of the United States
  • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Self-starter, professional appearance, positive attitude, takes initiative, detail oriented, excellent communications skills, and good writing skills
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation or other graphical analysis tools a plus
  • Familiarity in Groundwater Vistas, gINT, Visual Modflow, Aqesolv, SEAWAT or other related calibration, environmental and hydrogeologic modeling software assessments a plus
  • HAZWOPER and MSHA safety certifications preferred (and/or interest in obtaining)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required.

Minimum of 2 years' experience performing duties similar to those of a Hydrogeologist 3.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certified Hydrogeologist 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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