Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced water resources or hydrogeology professional to join our growing Supply & Hydrogeology team. This senior‑level role focuses on water supply development and management across the United States, with primary responsibility for projects in California while supporting initiatives nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional hydrogeological support for a wide range of domestic and potentially international projects
Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data
Review and approve technical work produced by early‑career professionals
Provide guidance to junior staff on technical methods, fieldwork, and reporting
Ensure staff and subcontractors adhere to project specifications and designs
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with project technical leads, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure work products meet client needs
Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
Facilitate internal cross‑solution collaboration
Present project findings to clients and technical professionals
Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings
Strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
Adherence to internal company health and safety and other processes and policies
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, or environmental geology, including project leadership roles
Licensed Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or equivalent
Advanced experience conducting subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations, hydrogeologic conceptualization and aquifer characterization
Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, or injection well systems
Familiarity with brackish groundwater development, desalination, and brine management strategies
Strong understanding of federal and state water regulations, permitting processes, and compliance
Active participation in professional organizations
Industry certifications are a plus (e.g. PMP, EAM Technical certifications)
Proficiency in GIS tools, data visualization platforms, and geospatial analysis
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff in technical and professional growth
Strong understanding of wells and wellfield asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication and presentation skills and experience engaging executive level stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high quality client outcomes
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Certifications Professional Geologist (PG)
Work Environment / Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Normal office environment. Some employees are required to use respiratory systems due to fumes, mists, gases, or to comply with governmental regulatory requirements.
All positions require the following physical abilities: talking, fingering, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, and writing. All positions require the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Work involves sitting most of the time. Some positions require the following physical abilities: reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, pushing, carrying, and driving. Some positions require the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Salary Range $150,491.00 – $225,775.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide professional hydrogeological support for a wide range of domestic and potentially international projects
Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data
Review and approve technical work produced by early‑career professionals
Provide guidance to junior staff on technical methods, fieldwork, and reporting
Ensure staff and subcontractors adhere to project specifications and designs
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with project technical leads, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure work products meet client needs
Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
Facilitate internal cross‑solution collaboration
Present project findings to clients and technical professionals
Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings
Strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
Adherence to internal company health and safety and other processes and policies
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, or environmental geology, including project leadership roles
Licensed Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or equivalent
Advanced experience conducting subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations, hydrogeologic conceptualization and aquifer characterization
Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, or injection well systems
Familiarity with brackish groundwater development, desalination, and brine management strategies
Strong understanding of federal and state water regulations, permitting processes, and compliance
Active participation in professional organizations
Industry certifications are a plus (e.g. PMP, EAM Technical certifications)
Proficiency in GIS tools, data visualization platforms, and geospatial analysis
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff in technical and professional growth
Strong understanding of wells and wellfield asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication and presentation skills and experience engaging executive level stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high quality client outcomes
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Certifications Professional Geologist (PG)
Work Environment / Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Normal office environment. Some employees are required to use respiratory systems due to fumes, mists, gases, or to comply with governmental regulatory requirements.
All positions require the following physical abilities: talking, fingering, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, and writing. All positions require the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Work involves sitting most of the time. Some positions require the following physical abilities: reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, pushing, carrying, and driving. Some positions require the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Salary Range $150,491.00 – $225,775.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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