Senior Hydrogeologist

Senior Hydrogeologist

Dewberry | Hydro is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist in our Central Florida Water Market. Position requires a degree in Geology (and/or hydrogeology). Master’s degree is preferred, with 15–20 years of directly related experience.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. Our objective is to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients, collaborating on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Dewberry is committed to excellence and to our people and values our employees’ success.

• Conduct complex research and provide technical expertise on assigned projects, including independent modeling of groundwater flow systems.
• Apply principles of groundwater-flow modeling; develop and apply complex groundwater flow and hydrologic models using associated programs and processes.
• Demonstrate expertise in groundwater and surface-water hydrology, groundwater quality, water resource development, management, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide recommendations to solve complex water management issues and prepare/present solutions to diverse audiences, including policy makers.
• Manage projects and contractors; develop specifications and oversee construction management activities.
• Identify, develop, and manage delivery of solutions to clients.
• Manage regulatory agency communications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay current with technological and legislative developments.
• Assist with writing proposals and maintaining client relationships.
• Assist with junior staff mentoring and team planning/development.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience working with regulatory authorities and teams of engineers and scientists.
• Working knowledge of hydrogeologic and groundwater flow principles.
• Working knowledge of groundwater flow models.
• Strong statistical background.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentations.
• Capability and desire to assist in the development of new business with clients and teaming partners, utilizing existing and newly developed relationships.
• Working knowledge of Florida’s hydrogeology and environmental constraints preferred.
• Computer modeling skills including numerical (finite difference and finite element) modeling, MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, and other Florida regional groundwater models.

* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. Screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and in compliance with applicable laws.