Hydrogeologist

Key Responsibilities

• Work on and potentially manage multiple groundwater related projects simultaneously
• Willingness to work in a wide variety of hydrogeologic settings (including: glaciated terrains, crystalline bedrock, Triassic basins, carbonate/karst environments, coastal plain aquifers, etc.)
• Travel along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard is required
• Bedrock and surficial geologic mapping
• Conduct remote sensing/lineament analysis
• Geologic Logging of wells
• Conduct and participate geophysical surveys and evaluate resultant data
• Conduct and participate in pumping tests and evaluate resultant data
• Collection and review of water quality samples from groundwater
• Prepare reports, recommendations, plans, proposals, and schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology
• 3-10+ years of related geologic experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities
• Ability to follow directions, and work independently or in a team setting
• Be able to pivot direction in the field or in the office when directives change due to weather, technical findings, project priority shifts, or other
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro and other common programs such as Word and Excel
• Professional Geologist state registration/licensure is a plus but not required
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and occasional evenings and weekends as necessary to meet project demands
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Additional Information

Our expectation of a strong candidate is having exposure or experience with many of the key responsibilities listed above and most importantly, the willingness to learn and be mentored to expand our hydrogeological practice.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status. We value diversity and are committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees.