Job Description
Senior Hydrogeologist
Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a
full-time
senior hydrogeologist
to join our California Team. The position includes senior-level responsibilities and requires the ability to manage and provide technical oversight 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, AZ, 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 23 professionals located in 4 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers throughout California and interact with our expert team of modelers and senior professionals in Tucson.
Responsibilities
Managing and technically contributing to tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, including:
Implementing SGMA and supporting engineering projects to achieve sustainability
Designing and interpreting predictive modeling runs and supporting model updates
Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgets
Designing monitoring networks and coordinating field teams to implement monitoring programs
Meeting with regulatory agencies and water agencies
Evaluating data and preparing technical reports
Reviewing technical reports at a senior level
Supporting Program Manager and Task Managers in evaluating level of effort and scope of work for new technical efforts
Directing, training, and mentoring junior staff
Managing relationships with clients and other project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies
Preparing technical proposals and work plans for future work
Leading business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to proposals and scopes
Qualifications
Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering
Strong ability to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems
Familiarity with California water laws and regulations preferred
Fifteen or more years of experience in environmental and water resources consulting
Professional registration (P.G. or P.E.)
Professional experience working with groundwater models
Experience working on SGMA projects for Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
Proven task or project management experience
Excellent technical writing skills and ability to present technical information in group/meeting settings
Proficiency with standard analytical approaches and tools
Interest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences
Ability to legally work and reside in the United States
Benefits 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
Compensation range:
Monthly Base Pay Range: $10,400 - $14,000
Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $140,400 - $189,000
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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Job Details
Posted Date:
March 1, 2026
Job Type:
Geologists and geophysicists
Location:
Sacramento, California, United States
Company:
Montgomery & Associates
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