Principal Water Resources Engineer or Hydrogeologist (WA or OR)

Landau Associates, Inc.

$150K — $205K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in hydrogeology, geology, engineering, or a related field
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in water supply, hydrogeology, water rights, and project management in WA, OR, or ID
  • Expertise in regional geology, hydrogeology, and local regulations, especially in WA and OR water rights
  • Strong project management, writing, marketing, and communication skills
  • Solid understanding of the water resources business market and clients in WA and OR
  • Established client relationships conducive to business development
  • Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage water resource projects from concept to execution
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, fostering long-term relationships
  • Identify new clients and drive business development efforts
  • Mentor junior staff and support team development
  • Analyze and interpret hydrologic and water quality data
  • Assist in designing supply wells and ground source heat pump systems
  • Conduct senior level technical reviews of water supply and hydrogeologic evaluations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package that promotes personal growth
  • Opportunities for professional advancement
  • Access to a wide variety of employee benefits
  • Annual review and update of salary ranges
Full Job Description

What You'll Do

As a senior member of the water resources team, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and manage water resource projects from concept to proposal to execution
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships
  • Identify new clients and lead business development for water resources opportunities
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
  • Analyze and interpret hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and water quality data
  • Assist with the design of supply wells, aquifer storage and recovery, and ground source heat pump injection well systems
  • Provide senior level technical review on a wide range of water supply development, water rights permitting, and hydrogeologic evaluation deliverables
  • Prepare and provide senior review of technical reports and regulatory documentation
  • Lead water rights assessments, transfers, and applications in WA, OR, and ID

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in hydrogeology, geology, engineering, or a related field
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in water supply, hydrogeology, water rights, and project management in WA, OR, or ID
  • Expertise in the regional geology, hydrogeology, and local regulations, including familiarity with Washington and Oregon water rights and/or hydrogeologic settings
  • Strong project management, writing, marketing, and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of the water resources business market and clients in WA and OR
  • Client relationships that are likely to lead to successful business development
  • Ability to conduct occasional site visits
  • Valid Driver's License

Preferred:
  • Professional licensure (e.g., LHG, LG/RG, PE, CWRE)
  • Experience mentoring and training staff and willingness to manage junior technical staff
  • Experience with groundwater and/or surface water modeling

What We Offer

Landau Associates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package in an environment that promotes personal growth and professional advancement. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $205,000. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, performance, location, and internal equity. As part of our compensation program, we review and update our salary ranges at least annually. We provide a wide variety of benefits to support our employees and their families. Details can be found on the Careers page of our website.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to visit our Careers page at http://www.landauinc.com/careers/ to apply online.

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