Black & Veatch
Senior Hydrogeologist – Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch, a leading employee‑owned company serving the global infrastructure market, is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Supply & Hydrogeology team in California.
The role focuses on water supply development and management across the United States and offers the opportunity to mentor early‑career professionals while advancing your own technical and leadership skills.
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 that 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
Apply strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
Adhere to internal company health and safety procedures 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, geosystems engineering, 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. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record searches, in compliance with applicable laws.
Certifications Professional Geologist (PG)
Work Environment / Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. The role is primarily desktop‑based with occasional fieldwork or travel outside the candidate’s home office locality.
Compensation Range $150,491.00 – $225,775.00 annually (location dependent)
Equal Employment Opportunity Black & Veatch is a 100 percent employee‑owned company that values diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status.
For our EEO policy statement, please click here.
Notice to External Search Firms Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.
Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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The role focuses on water supply development and management across the United States and offers the opportunity to mentor early‑career professionals while advancing your own technical and leadership skills.
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 that 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
Apply strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
Adhere to internal company health and safety procedures 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, geosystems engineering, 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. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record searches, in compliance with applicable laws.
Certifications Professional Geologist (PG)
Work Environment / Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. The role is primarily desktop‑based with occasional fieldwork or travel outside the candidate’s home office locality.
Compensation Range $150,491.00 – $225,775.00 annually (location dependent)
Equal Employment Opportunity Black & Veatch is a 100 percent employee‑owned company that values diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status.
For our EEO policy statement, please click here.
Notice to External Search Firms Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.
Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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