Lead Hydrogeologist

Foth is a science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin that serves clients across a wide range of sectors.

Lead Hydrogeologist – Position will be based in Green Bay, WI;
Minneapolis, MN;
Duluth, MN; or Madison, WI with a hybrid schedule.

• Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects.
• Work with project managers to estimate project costs and consult on technical approach.
• Develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock.
• Provide project and technical leadership on complex, multi‑disciplined projects, including managing a portion of a project’s budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments.
• Develop and implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation.
• Teach, mentor, and develop other members, as well as serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting hydrogeological investigations, including at least 5 years of hands‑on field experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing field characterization programs, including aquifer testing, hydro physical profiling, groundwater modeling, and numerical analysis.
• Proven ability to provide project leadership on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, including management of budgets, schedules, regulatory and contractual commitments, and delivery of technical consultation.
• Experience integrating hydrogeologic investigations and numerical analyses with feasibility studies and alternatives analyses.
• Previous experience providing expert witness testimony at environmental hearings.

• Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in deep bedrock environments.
• Previous experience working with a technical consulting firm.

Base compensation for this position is $100,000 – $140,000 per year, with additional bonuses and benefits available as described.

Foth is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply.