Hydrogeologist at Woodard & Curran

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hydrogeology, Groundwater modeling, Well drilling oversight, Environmental compliance, Data analysis, GIS, Logplot, Leapfrog, AQTESOLV, Petra, MODFLOW, Javelin Pro+, Technical reporting, Project management, Field investigations, Aquifer testing

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. Who are we looking for? Woodard & Curran offers a unique opportunity to join our team in providing high-quality hydrogeologic services to federal, state, local, and private clients throughout California and beyond. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with a diverse and tremendously talented pool of senior and staff-level geologists, engineers, scientists, and planners. Woodard & Curran is seeking a motivated Technical Hydrogeologist with an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to be part of a well-respected team of well-known professionals. Location: California or Arizona What is in it for you? Opportunity to join a growing environmental science and engineering firm and collaborate with some of the industry’s leading professionals. Direct involvement in projects that are pushing the state of the science. Mentorship and an opportunity to encourage the development of others. Flexible work environment and competitive benefits. Strong bonus potential. \n What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran: Responsibilities will vary depending on the interests and skill set of the selected candidate. The selected candidate will supervise and be a technical resource on various groundwater-related activities related to well siting, hydrogeologic field investigations, well drilling programs, regional groundwater management, groundwater modeling, permitting, environmental compliance or recharge projects. Responsibilities that can be assigned include the following: Collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples for laboratory analysis; coordinate with laboratories; and organize data. Collect, manage and evaluate hydrogeologic data in support of groundwater supply and groundwater management projects. Communicate and coordinate with subcontractors, contractors, and clients to promote project success. Deploy, operate, and maintain groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation. Develop borehole lithology logs and as-built well construction diagrams. Develop hydrogeologic conceptual models based on data from state managed databases, aquifer tests, and published/unpublished reports. Oversee drilling contractors during water well drilling, monitoring well drilling, and aquifer testing. Prepare reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information. Responsible for completing work in safe manner in accordance with company Health and Safety Plans Support and coordinate with geophysical subcontractors for surface and downhole geophysical surveys. What you will need to succeed: B.S. (M.S. desirable) in geology, hydrogeology, civil engineering, or water resources-related field. 4-8 years of professional experience with an engineering consulting firm, public agency, or otherwise within water resources, groundwater, or closely related fields. California and/or Arizona registration (preferred) as a geologist-in-training, professional geologist, certified hydrogeologist, or professional engineer. Experience designing or overseeing installation of monitoring, production, and/or ASR wells Experience establishing monitoring networks or supporting investigations through hydrogeologic fieldwork, data visualization programs (e.g., GIS, Logplot, Leapfrog) and related analytical analysis (e.g., AQTESOLV, Petra, MODFLOW, Javelin Pro+). Knowledge of California and/or Arizona regulations and permitting requirements. Experience in well or recharge project siting, design, construction, and testing. Excellent organizational, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. \n $90,000 - $100,000 a year This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets. \n Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed Time away from work: Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury. Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. E-Verify Participation Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here. Equal Employment Opportunity Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer. Inclusion & Belonging We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us. Non-Solicitation Disclosure: Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates. Text Message Communication Notice: We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP.

Responsibilities

The candidate will supervise and provide technical expertise for groundwater-related activities, including well siting, drilling programs, and hydrogeologic investigations. Responsibilities also include managing field data, coordinating with subcontractors, and preparing technical reports for groundwater supply and management projects.