Geologist​/Hydrogeologist, Early-Career

POSITION:
Geologist/Hydrogeologist, Early-Career

CLASSIFICATION:
Full-time, Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Practice Director

LOCATION:

Portland, OR (remote/hybrid position). Fully-remote is possible depending on experience.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and other rewards)

While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will be within the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

GSI Water Solutions is an employee‑owned consulting firm specializing in groundwater, environmental, and water resources with offices in Oregon, Washington, and California. At GSI, we take pride in treating our employees with respect and fairness and strive for all team members to feel they belong, have valuable insights, and can grow with us. We value work‑life balance and are open to flexible work and scheduling arrangements.

As hydro geologists, geologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and water experts, we focus on helping our clients protect our shared natural resources. We help develop and manage groundwater resources and ensure the long‑term sustainability and reliability of this invaluable resource.

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Our Early‑Career Geologists/Hydrogeologists work closely with mid‑ and senior‑level project managers and provide essential technical support in data collection, data analysis, reporting, and collaborative problem solving related to water resources and water supply development. They gain hands‑on experience conducting field investigations and drilling activities and help to coordinate contractors, laboratories, and vendors with guidance from senior staff. As experience grows, this early‑career position may take on additional responsibilities aimed at developing project management skills.

• Collect hydrogeologic data, including aquifer test data and soil, water, and geologic samples.
• Maintain accurate records of field observations, data collection activities, and data from laboratory analyses.
• Write technical field reports and assist in the preparation of technical reports, figures, and graphs.
• Oversee field explorations, drilling activities, and water well construction projects.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with well owners, laboratories, and other parties.
• Perform routine technical analyses with supervision and oversight.
• Research and review published geologic reports, papers, and literature.
• May participate in project management tasks such as project budgeting and proposal writing.
• May manage smaller projects or assist with tasks on larger projects to develop project management skills.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required knowledge and abilities include:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, hydrogeology, geology, engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 1 year of professional experience.
• -OR- a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, hydrogeology, geology, engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

• Professional geologist or certified hydrogeologist license within the state where work will be performed is preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Experience in water resources planning, water supply development, and/or groundwater management in California.
• Advanced coursework in geology and/or hydrogeology.
• Experience in groundwater supply, municipal production well design, construction, and testing, hydrogeologic assessments and basin characterization, and/or water resource management projects, including preparation of technical reports and proposals and budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of groundwater flow and well hydraulics.

• An understanding of the technical complexities of groundwater management issues in the Pacific Northwest.
• Excellent technical skills with the ability to organize…