Hydrogeologist

Location: Northern CA (Sacramento, Auburn, Oakland) |
Practice/Department: Hydro/Haz |
Internal

Title:

Hydrogeologist III |
Work Environment: Hybrid |
Compensation: $,000/annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award‑winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution‑oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

Dudek is seeking a mid‑level professional with experience in the field of hydrogeology, specifically focused on data analysis, interpretation, and communication. The hired staff member will assist agencies and landowners with a variety of tasks, including evaluation of water resource development opportunities, managed aquifer recharge studies, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) technical studies, and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance.

• Assist with SGMA implementation and compliance, annual reports, and periodic updates.
• Prepare or assist with preparation of various hydrogeologic and hydrologic reports including, but not limited to, water supply assessments, CEQA EIR sections, and hydrogeologic investigation reports.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze hydrogeologic data.
• Communicate results of investigations in written, oral, and graphical formats.
• Quality assurance and quality control responsibilities for internal and external communications.
• Work across disciplines, with Dudek Planners and other experts, to review and/or prepare water‑related CEQA sections and technical studies.
• Analyze numerical model outputs to generate groundwater budgets, comparisons of simulated and measured hydrogeologic parameters, and identify gaps in the conceptual model that impact model predictions.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, or similar field.
• A master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, or similar field.
• Familiarity with SGMA and Groundwater Sustainability Plans for California groundwater basins.
• Very strong independent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with common statistical methods used to analyze hydrogeologic, climate, and groundwater datasets.
• Experience performing hydrogeologic and/or hydrologic field work in accordance with industry standards.
• Competence with Geographic Information Systems for analysis and display preparation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

• Familiarity with MODFLOW(-2005 or
  6), MT3D, MODFLOW‑USG, PRMS, and/or GSFLOW, and associated Graphical User Interfaces (e.g. Groundwater Vistas, Model Muse, or GMS).
• Familiarity with CVHM and C2VSim.
• Experience with land subsidence modeling.
• Proficiency in common scripting languages (e.g. Python and/or R).
• Experience deploying automated calibration software (e.g. PEST or UCODE) and evaluating model calibration to assess accuracy of model simulations.
• Experience employing local and global sensitivity analyses to characterize primary controls on model outputs and associated uncertainties.
• Professional California licensure in geology, engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Senate Bill 610…