Associate or Project Hydrogeologist

About the role

Engineering Analytics, now part of MacKay, is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused full-time Associate or Project Hydrogeologist to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role will have a mix of office and field-based responsibilities across a broad range of multi-year projects for our industrial, aerospace, and governmental clients. This role is being posted at multiple levels, from Associate Hydrogeologist to Project Hydrogeologist. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual models and support fate and transport modeling activities
• Participate in and lead field programs, including well installation, aquifer testing, soil gas sampling, indoor air sampling, and pilot testing
• Evaluate remedial alternatives
• Tabulate, evaluate, and interpret air, soil vapor, soil, surface water, sediment, and groundwater data
• Audit remedial action performance data
• Oversee compliance monitoring field programs and prepare compliance monitoring reports
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications
• Direct and coordinate with analytical laboratories for the analysis of environmental media samples
• Participate in large multi-disciplinary team projects
• Utilize various software used in the evaluation, design, and preparation of deliverables
• Apply scientific standards, codes, regulations, and company procedures to assigned work
• Assist with project documentation, permitting, and coordination activities
• Coverage with project documentation, permitting, and coordination activities
• Coordinate with internal project teams, agencies, consultants, and clients as appropriate
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to scientific principles and engineering standards, workflows, and technical procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, or related environmental science
• Geologist-In-Training (GIT) certification
• 2 to 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 1 year of field experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to work on multiple project tasks concurrently
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, including management experience
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Advanced Excel experience using Macros and Power Query

Preferred Qualifications

• First aid/CPR trained
• Understanding of groundwater modeling software
• California Certified Hydrogeologist (applies to Project Hydrogeologist)

Why Join MacKay?

A people-first culture
Meaningful work and real impact
Growth and opportunity
A strong and trusted foundation
Opportunities to share in success

MacKay

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise. We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves. Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward. We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The hourly wage range is $40-$55/hour, depending on experience and placement in the Hydrogeological Associate title. The salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience and placement in the Project Hydrogeologist title. US Pay Range: $83,200 USD - $130,000 USD

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans.
• We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match.
• Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options.
• Mackay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Application

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. As a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.