Principal Hydrogeologist​/Groundwater Modeler

Overview

Principal Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Modeler for Oakland or Walnut Creek, California. Primary location: US-CA-Oakland. : . Category:
Groundwater Modeling. Position Type:
Regular Full-Time. Remote:
No. Additional

Location:

US-CA-Walnut Creek.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm providing services to private and public-sector clients on environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure projects. We are looking for a highly experienced professional to contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation, groundwater management and water supply, litigation support, and contaminant fate and transport.

• Manage challenging technical projects and contribute to expanding Geosyntec's practices and capabilities through business development and client management.
• Task and project management: planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting, schedule adherence, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Serve as the technical specialist on impacted groundwater projects.
• Design and oversight of field investigations and development of conceptual hydrogeologic models.
• Design strategy and oversight of aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses.
• Design strategy and oversight of data analysis/visualization of site investigation data, including preparation of tables, maps, and figures using industry-standard and cutting-edge applications.
• Design strategy and oversee preparation of, review of, and certification of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Lead meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Lead proposal efforts and other business development activities.
• Develop a client portfolio by acquiring new clients and effectively managing relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Foster trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide early career staff on project performance, cost and schedule management, client expectations, and career development; address deficiencies as needed.
• Occasional fieldwork, including client and regulator site tours and health and safety auditing.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or project sites as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar (required).
• Advanced degree (preferred).
• Professional registration (P.G., P.E.) (preferred).

• At least 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
• Experience with developing and analyzing aquifer performance tests (required).
• Demonstrated interest in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology (required).
• Experience with visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Leapfrog) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models) (preferred).
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (required).
• Demonstrated success in development and management of clients (required).
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed (required).
• Testifying expert on litigation matters involving hydrogeologic fate and transport (preferred).
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Compensation ranges:
Minimum Salary: $156,115/year;
Maximum Salary: $218,560/year (Oakland, Walnut Creek). This is a base salary component of Geosyntec's total compensation package. Actual compensation is based on education, experience, skill set and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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