Staff Hydrogeologist

Join a team that supports scientific excellence, dedication to quality work, and employee commitment to personal life, family, and community.

The fact that many employees have been with us for more than 20 years speaks for itself! The M&A team comprises both seasoned and early-career professionals, and newer staff benefit from the loyalty, commitment, and mentorship of our experienced staff members. Our work is important and our employees find it rewarding. Everything we do represents M&A, and employees take pride in our earned reputation for quality.

Position:Staff Hydrogeologist

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job :268

# of Openings:1

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time, early career staff hydrogeologist to join our California team.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, M&A is a growing firm of respected water-resource professionals expanding across the western U.S. and South America. Our California team comprises 24 professionals across four offices — Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena. This position, based in Sacramento or Oakland
, supports groundwater quality restoration and groundwater resource planning and implementation projects statewide, with a strong emphasis on Northern California and the Central Valley. Staff work at least 50% in-office to promote collaboration and mentoring.

• Work closely with an enthusiastic team of water resource professionals and clients on a diverse range of projects
• Lead project tasks in close collaboration with project managers and technical advisors
• Analyze and interpret hydrogeologic data to support the development of hydrogeologic conceptual models and numerical models
• Participate in field projects, including well drilling and testing and monitoring programs
• Prepare project reports and work plans

Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, earth sciences, civil engineering, or environmental engineering; graduate degree and professional geologist or engineer license are beneficial.

• 2 years of professional experience with hydrogeologic principles applied to characterizing and assessing groundwater systems; familiarity with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is beneficial
• Experience with standard analytical tools like Microsoft Excel and geographic information systems (GIS); familiarity with computer scripting and hydrologic modeling software are beneficial
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting work during group meetings with coworkers and clients
• Strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; team-oriented
• Interest in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences

• Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company
• Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
• Interesting and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job mentoring by senior professionals
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account; HRA
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
• Employer matching 401k retirement plan

Monthly Base Pay Range: $7,000 - $8,000

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $95,000 - $110,000

Compensation for qualified extra hours could increase annual compensation.

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Medical Plans
• Prescription Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave where available
• Employer-matching 401(k)
• Flexible Spending & Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life / AD&D Insurance
• Safety and technical training
• Mentoring by senior professionals
• Travel opportunities
• Continuing education and professional development
• Donation matching program

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