Senior Hydrogeologist

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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