Hydrogeologist

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 resources professionals, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western U.S. and South America. In California, our team comprises 21 professional staff across 4 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena.

This position will support groundwater resource and environmental projects throughout California. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers.

The position is available at 3 of our California offices (Oakland, Sacramento, or Monterey). Our team is currently working at least 50% in the office.

Work duties will include the following:

Managing and technically contributing to tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, including:

Supporting projects planning and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

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

Data evaluations and preparation of technical reports

Preparing technical proposals and work plans for future work

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering or professional registration (P.G. or P.E.). Both preferred.

Understanding of groundwater principles

Clear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems

Four to 10 years of experience in environmental and water resources consulting

Task or project management experience

Working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS), Survey123, and SQL and Access databases preferred

Professional experience working with groundwater models and stratigraphic modeling software preferred

Experience working on SGMA projects for local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies preferred

Professional experience with groundwater sampling, remedial investigations, and remediation technologies a plus

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, and to clients

Team-oriented and experienced with delegating work to staff and reviewing staff deliverables

Interest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences

Ability to legally work and reside in the United States

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: $6,750 - $8,850

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $91,000 - $120,000

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.

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