Black & Veatch
Hydrogeologist - California at Black & Veatch
Overview
Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure. This Hydrogeologist role focuses on western water supply management and water resilience initiatives, with a mix of field and office assignments and potential national projects related to groundwater and underground injection control (ASR, MAR, deep well disposal, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen storage).
Job Summary
Staff Hydrogeologist Professional with responsibilities including technical report writing, data evaluation in field and office, preparation of well permit applications, technical specifications and bid documents, work definition documents, schedules and budgets, and support of report preparation.
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops and maintains global resources and capabilities to guide execution and process excellence with a collaborative, innovative culture.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as an extension of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice; collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent focused on the western US.
Lead aquifer well field studies, development projects, rehabilitation, and operational strategies to optimize water supplies using aquifer storage and recovery and managed aquifer recharge; support drought mitigation and/or saltwater intrusion barriers.
Support integrated water supply assessments and alternative water supply planning and implementation.
Support scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater management and natural systems restoration in the western US and other opportunities.
Support technology assessments and implementation strategies addressing client groundwater/water resource needs to differentiate Black & Veatch.
Support climate change resilience planning and implementation efforts.
Support wastewater outfall closure programs, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts through deep well injection planning and implementation projects.
Preferred Qualifications
5-9 years of hydrogeological and water resource planning experience related to western US water resources challenges including groundwater management, water rights, brackish groundwater treatment, desalination, aquifer storage and recovery, etc.
Bachelor of Science and/or Master of Science in Geology or Engineering Geology required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in the field in remote locations in California and other US areas.
Valid driver’s license.
Self-starter with professional appearance, positive attitude, initiative, detail orientation, and strong writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation or other graphical analysis tools a plus.
Familiarity with Groundwater Vistas, gINT, Visual Modflow, Aqesolv, SEAWAT or other related modeling software a plus.
HAZWOPER and MSHA safety certifications preferred (or interest in obtaining).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required; minimum 2 years of experience.
Certifications
Certified Hydrogeologist.
Work Environment/Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Salary Plan / Job Grade
Salary range listed: $108,944.00 - $163,438.00; Job Grade 016; Eng & Technical Specialties.
EEO / Accessibility
Company strives to be accessible; contact Employee Relations for disability accommodations. EEO policies apply; see notices for rights and additional information.
Notice to External Search Firms
Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes. Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
About the Role Status
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