Dewberry

Senior Hydrogeologist

Dewberry$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology required; Master’s preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience with regulatory authorities and engineering teams.
  • Proficient in hydrogeologic and groundwater flow principles.
  • Strong knowledge of groundwater flow models.
  • Strong statistical background is required.
  • Ability to develop new business and maintain client relationships.
  • Experience with Florida’s hydrogeology and environmental issues preferred.
  • Familiarity with computer modeling: Numerical models (FD & FE), MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex research and provide technical expertise on groundwater projects.
  • Develop and apply complex groundwater flow and hydrologic models.
  • Demonstrate expertise in groundwater quality and water resource management.
  • Provide recommendations to solve complex water management issues.
  • Manage projects, contractors, and develop specifications for construction oversight.
  • Identify and manage delivery of effective solutions for clients.
  • Manage communications with regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay updated on developments.
  • Participate in proposal writing and maintain client relationships.
  • Assist in mentoring junior staff and planning team development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful water management projects.
  • Exposure to a variety of audiences, including policy makers for solution presentations.
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals in hydrogeology.
  • Engagement in continual professional development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Flexibility to interact with regulatory agencies and influence environmental legislation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry | Hydro is currently seeking an exceptional Senior Hydrogeologist in our Central Florida Water Market.  Position requires a degree in Geology (and/or hydrogeology). Master’s degree is preferred, and 15 – 20 years of directly related experience.

 

Responsibilities
  • Conduct complex research and provide technical expertise on assigned projects, including independent modeling of groundwater flow systems.
  • Understanding of the principles of groundwater-flow modeling; develops and applies complex groundwater flow and hydrologic models and, is familiar with and uses associated programs and processes. 
  • Demonstrates expertise in groundwater and surface-water hydrology, groundwater quality, water resource development, management, regulation, and geologic principles and practices.  
  • Provide recommendations regarding solutions to solve complex water management issues. Prepare and present solutions to a variety of audiences including policy makers.
  • Managing projects and contractors; development of specifications and construction management and oversight.
  • Identify, develop, and manage the delivery of solutions to our clients.
  • Manage regulatory agency communications.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and keeping up to date with technological and legislative developments.
  • Assist with writing proposals and maintaining client relationships.
  • Assist with junior staff mentoring, and team planning/development.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology. Master’s preferred.
  • The candidate must have 15+ years of progressive experience working with regulatory authorities and teams of engineers and scientists.
  • Working knowledge of hydrogeologic and groundwater flow principles
  • Working knowledge of groundwater flow models.
  • Strong statistical background.
  • Proficient in technical writing and presentations.
  • Capability and desire to assist in the development of new business with clients and teaming partners, utilizing existing and newly developed relationships.'
  • A working knowledge of Florida’s hydrogeology and environmental constraints would be preferred.
  • Computer modeling skills should include Numerical (FD & FE) modeling, MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas and other regional Florida regional groundwater models.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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1956

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