Senior Hydrogeologist

About the role

The Senior Hydrogeologist at Verdantas is responsible for building a department focused on the assessment, modeling, and management of groundwater and surface water systems. This role requires technical proficiency in environmental data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support water resource projects and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business.
• Understand and implement complex technical requirements for client projects to meet client satisfaction and ensure projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop new and nurture existing client relationships.
• Conduct hydrogeologic and environmental data collection, including field sampling, monitoring, and analysis.
• Perform groundwater and surface water modeling to evaluate resource availability, flow dynamics, and contaminant transport.
• Interpret hydrostratigraphic data and correlate geological units for project feasibility and design.
• Design, test, and rehabilitate production wells and underground injection wells, including UIC well design and mechanical integrity testing.
• Prepare technical specifications, permit applications, renewals, annual reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead aquifer performance and land application load tests and analyze hydraulic data from monitoring networks and cellular telemetry systems.
• Evaluate groundwater supply options, conduct wellfield assessments, and participate in ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) projects.
• Prepare and present proposals and marketing plans for business development purposes.
• Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually grow a contact base.

Qualifications and Skills

• Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example
• Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence
• A team builder, encourager and willing mentor
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience in marketing/business development as it relates to new client acquisition
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience with groundwater modeling software and GIS platforms
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to interpret complex hydrogeologic data and present findings clearly
• Relevant certifications and professional licenses preferred