Senior Hydrogeologist

Senior Hydrogeologist Job Description

This position is for a Senior Hydrogeologist based in South Florida to assist in directing water resources projects and groundwater systems throughout the region.

• Work on a variety of groundwater systems including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems and Class 1 Injection Wells.
• Interface with civil, process mechanical, hydraulics, electrical and I&C disciplines and permitting and construction during design development and construction activities.
• Prepare and/or manage technical reports, letters, memoranda, drawings, specifications, and proposals.
• Ensure that firm’s policies and practices are followed on all work documents.
• Develop technical scopes of work for drilling, sampling and aquifer and geophysical testing work during projects.
• Contribute to firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Maintain client, industry, and regulatory agency contacts; participate in relevant professional organizations; attend and present technical publications at industry events.
• Collaborate and engage in strategic planning with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
• Support project delivery team through interpretation of technical and regulatory issues, assisting with project scoping and budgeting, and achieving client satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff; mentor and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm; may supervise the work of junior staff on project work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related discipline.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Geologist, as certified by ASBOG.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience in groundwater engineering including municipal groundwater supply systems.
• Ability to work on a variety of groundwater systems including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems and Class I injection well systems.
• Ability to participate in active drilling field work.
• Ability to work on technical team with other disciplines to develop master planning and detailed design of groundwater systems.
• Experience with regulatory approval/permitting for groundwater systems.
• Experience or exposure with selection of corrosion resistant materials, downhole control valves or other recharge control systems, booster pump stations.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.