Senior Groundwater Leader

GEI is seeking a Senior Groundwater Leader (Hydrogeologist or Engineer) to support our growing groundwater management services and integrated water resources planning business line for the West Region.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with groundwater models, groundwater sustainability planning, development and implementation of monitoring programs, well design and managed aquifer recharge projects. They will bring technical excellence, strategic thinking, team mentorship, collaborative perspective and foster industry relationships.

This individual will engage with project planning and management; client, subcontractor and agency interaction; review and interpretation of data; preparation of proposals, work plans and reports; support implementation of groundwater sustainability plans and prepare annual reports. Experience with groundwater monitoring programs, hydrogeologic site investigations, data management expertise and groundwater modeling is required.

• Work well with others
• Proven record of outstanding client service
• Lead and develop groundwater practice area (GW modeling, managed aquifer recharge, municipal and ASR well design, environmental remediation, etc.)
• Support staff in GEI’s West Region offices as needed on project and business development pursuits.
• Project management tasks including budget preparation and tracking, staffing and scheduling, and interaction with subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agency representatives.
• Lead and support proposals and business development activities for the region.

• Seller‑doer with demonstrated success in a consulting environment
• Experience with or desire to mentor junior staff
• Collaborative focus with clients and internal team
• Connected in the water resources industry

• B.S. in Quantitative Hydrology, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or Hydrogeology; M.S. or Ph.D. is a plus.
• Significant coursework and project experience in groundwater and hydrogeology.
• P.G. or P.E. registration.
• Minimum 20 years of previous professional experience in hydrogeology or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and growing a team in relevant technical area such as groundwater modeling, planning and investigations, design, and oversight of construction of groundwater related projects.
• Successful track record of positioning for and winning new groundwater work through sole source and open competition.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience with basin and regional scale water resources planning efforts in California.
• Experience with California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Program regulations preferred.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information quickly in the design of sustainable groundwater recharge and extraction facilities.
• Self‑motivated with good problem‑solving skills and willingness to respond to instruction.
• Willingness to travel as needed on assignments, including field assignments.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as CAD, GIS, EVS or other databases is a plus.

GEI is an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.