Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

Description

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair groundwater and surface-water monitoring equipment and telemetry systems
• Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports
• Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients
• Monitor well installation and development; verify compliance with specifications and direct drilling contractors
• Develop scopes of work, sampling plans, drilling specifications, and health and safety plans
• Support well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
• Lead health and safety meetings and ensure compliance with protocols
• Prepare lithologic logs and sample documentation
• Analyze field data, process pumping test results, and recommend sustainable pumping rates
• Manage and configure instrumentation remotely; integrate data into internal systems
• Measure water levels, download dataloggers, and collect water, soil, and air samples
• Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other field tests
• Observe and document drilling operations, including lithologic logging and interpretation of borehole geophysical logs
• Assist with regulatory compliance reporting and participate in client meetings

Requirements

• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in remote outdoor locations and around heavy machinery
• 0–2 years of experience in water well drilling, construction, development, and testing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS, Survey123, and SQL and Access databases preferred
• Certifications such as 40-hour HAZWOPER or MSHA are a plus
• Ability to legally work in the U.S.; must pass background check and drug test
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, earth science, engineering, or related field; graduate degree a plus
• Comfortable with long field shifts (up to 14 hours), night work, and extended field tours
• Willingness to learn well design fundamentals and Arizona well construction standards
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, kneeling, hiking on uneven terrain)
• Familiarity with CERCLA projects and related regulatory requirements helpful
• Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; positive, team-oriented attitude

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
• Flexible Spending Account; HRA
• Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Long- and short-term disability
• Western U.S. projects and travel opportunities
• Employer matching 401k retirement plan
• Life/AD&D insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance