Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a licensed Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Water Practice Group. This role manages water supply well development projects, environmental investigations, groundwater modeling as well as our clients and internal stakeholders.
Salary Range is $135,000-$170,000/yr.
NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.
Responsibilities- Plans, organizes, and supervises hydrogeologic studies, groundwater resource evaluations, source water protection programs, environmental investigations, water supply development, and permitting efforts
- Creates a collaborative team atmosphere for assignments, manages and leads teams by example, and supports organizational standards, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrate advanced professional judgment and technical expertise in groundwater science and water supply development under unique geological conditions
- Provide technical leadership for water supply development and permitting
- Develop and conduct in-house training programs related to hydrogeology and groundwater science
- Demonstrate proficiency in obtaining and applying emerging hydrogeologic knowledge, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in business development including proposal preparation and interviews to support strategic plan growth objectives
Essential Functions- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills in group and one-on-one settings
- Practice effective organization, project management, and communication skills
- Prepare proposals, technical approaches, scopes of work, project schedules, and budgets
- Assemble project teams that fully understand project objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical challenges
- Assure that QA/QC procedures are completed by all disciplines involved in projects
- Provide regular feedback to project teams regarding schedule, budget, resource utilization, and project performance
- Demonstrate visibility in the market as a subject matter expert through presentations at regional and state conferences
Experience- Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience in hydrogeology, groundwater resources, environmental investigations, water supply development, groundwater modeling, and regulatory compliance, including a minimum of 3 years of project management and staff supervisory experience in consulting
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) required
- Proficiency with software MODFLOW, ArcGIS Pro, Bluebeam preferred
Certifications- Professional Geologist license required
- U.S. driver's license in good standing required
Education- B.S. Degree in geosciences, hydrogeology or related field
- M.S. Degree in geosciences or hydrogeology is considered a plus
Office Location(s)- Topsham, ME
- Portland, ME
- Portsmouth, NH
- Bedford, NH
- Burlington, MA
- Middletown, CT
- Providence, RI
- Maitland, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
Your Benefits Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
- Wellness program with lifestyle spending account
- Mental health and well-being benefit
- Paid volunteer hours
- 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
- Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
- Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
Best in Class EngagementOur recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding
and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.
