Hydrogeologist Details | Family of Companies

Position: Hydrogeologist Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
** Hydrogeologist*
* Date:
Jul 15, 2026

Location:

San Antonio, TX, US  Dallas, TX, US  Austin, TX, US  Houston, TX, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

** Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.*
* As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

** Company :
** Black & Veatch Corporation

** Req  :
** 116007

** Opportunity Type :
** Staff

** Relocation eligible :
** Yes

** Full time/Part time :
** Full-Time

** Project Only Hire :
** No

** Visa Sponsorship Available:
** No

** Why Black & Veatch?*
* At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

** The Opportunity*
* Black & Veatch is seeking a motivated, self-reliant, staff-level Hydrogeologist to join our team. This position will consist of an approximate mix of field and office assignments. This role will support groundwater resources and water-supply projects for municipal and industrial clients. This role combines office-based technical analysis and reporting with hands-on field leadership, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, groundwater quality sampling, and technical mentoring of junior staff.

** The Team*
* Black & Veatch's Water Supply & Hydrogeology group helps clients achieve their goals for a reliable,  sufficient, and sustainable water supply. We provide source water management, water quality evaluations, well rehabilitation, wellfield optimization, conceptual and numerical groundwater modeling, and hydrogeologic solutions that leverage assets and enhance system operability. Our team also supports clients focused on civil engineering applications, as well as traditional and alternative energy solutions. 

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Plan and execute phased groundwater resource investigations, including desktop studies, drilling programs, aquifer testing, data analysis, and reporting.

+ Design, oversee, and interpret aquifer tests (pumping, step-drawdown, slug tests) to estimate transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity, and storativity.

+ Analyze aquifer test data using AQTESOLV or similar analytical software.

+ Oversee drilling contractors, develop drilling specifications, and log lithology and subsurface materials.

+ Design and support construction of high-capacity municipal and industrial wells; contribute to well screen design and performance optimization.

+ Develop and implement well rehabilitation plans and evaluate post-rehabilitation performance.

+ Program, deploy, and manage pressure transducers and data loggers for groundwater monitoring and aquifer testing.

+ Collect groundwater quality samples, coordinate laboratory analysis, and interpret geochemical data for reporting and to assist in the development of the necessary water treatment technologies.

+ Support groundwater modeling efforts, with some knowledge of conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow modeling.

+ Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and presentations.

+ Ensure regulatory compliance and support UIC, ASR, and MAR projects as applicable.

+ Mentor junior staff and coordinate subcontractors.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 5 to 9 years of relevant experience in the field of hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering or environmental geology

+ Professional Geologist (PG), with an emphasis on hydrogeology, or Professional Engineer (PE) license or path to licensure.

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Experience with high-capacity wells and well screen designs.

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Experience with well rehabilitation programs.

+ Familiarity with multiple hydrogeologic environments (unconsolidated and bedrock aquifers).

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Experience with MODFLOW or similar groundwater modeling software.

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Experience with injection wells, UIC permitting, ASR or MAR projects.

+ GIS proficiency (ArcGIS or equivalent); basic Python…