Hydrogeologist
Woodard & Curran, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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.
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Develop hydrogeologic conceptual models based on data from state managed databases, aquifer tests, and published/unpublished reports.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.
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
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.
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.
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.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr