Senior Hydrogeologist

What we are looking for

Use your hydrogeologic expertise to solve real world problems and mentor our up-and-coming hydro geologists as part of our Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice. Whether you’re interested in managing clients and performing business development or if you are just looking to provide technical expertise and help develop talent, this role can fit your preference.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Hydrogeologist to assist with our municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects. Our regional team has physical offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to apply geologic and hydrogeologic knowledge and experience in an environmental consulting setting.

• Designing and implementing groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at MSW landfills, and electric utility CCR landfills and impoundments.
• Processing and analyzing hydrogeologic and geologic data.
• Managing, interpreting and reporting groundwater monitoring data.
• Preparing technical reports, proposals, bid documents, health & safety plans, and other documents.
• Mentoring and developing staff.
• Researching technical data and regulations.
• Coordinating work with contractors, laboratories, and regulators.
• Pursuing technical improvement for self and company.
• Delivering professional services on time and high quality following local and state regulations, SCS’s Quality Assurance Program, and within the planned level of project profitability.
• Making decisions both independently and collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
• Providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes.
• Communicating with clients, third-party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Following client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and environment.
• Managing projects, including developing proposals, contracting, leading project teams, forecasting, invoicing and account receivable management.
• Assisting with client development.
• Contributing to business development activities.

• Master’s Degree in hydrogeology or Master’s Degree in Geology with graduate level hydrogeology coursework preferred.
• 5 to 10 years working at an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience required.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring program implementation for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and/or coal combustion residual (CCR) sites preferred.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory interpretation and compliance preferred.
• Experience with statistical evaluations preferred.
• P.G. license or ability to obtain within first year required.
• Experience with GIS and/or database management preferred.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance 100% employer-funded.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program.
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave.

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