Project 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:Project Hydrogeologist

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job :269

# of Openings:1

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist to join our California team in a project-leadership role. You'll manage tasks and projects
, lead technical work, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients, regulators, and M&A project leaders — with a central focus on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) planning and implementation.

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 resource planning and SGMA implementation statewide, with a strong emphasis on Northern California and the Central Valley. Staff work at least 50% in-office to promote collaboration and mentoring.

• Manage and technically lead multi-disciplinary hydrogeology and groundwater resource tasks, with a primary focus on SGMA planning and implementation
• Collaborate with our groundwater modeling team to develop hydrogeologic conceptual models and numerical models
• Design and manage field investigations, well drilling and testing, and monitoring programs, and interpret hydrogeologic data
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and work plans; review deliverables and mentor junior staff

Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or environmental engineering, or professional registration (P.G. or P.E.). Both preferred; at least one required.

• At least 8 years of water resources consulting experience, preferably with substantial SGMA-related work
• Strong command of hydrogeologic principles applied to characterizing and assessing groundwater systems, including SGMA regulatory requirements
• Task and project management experience
• Proficiency with standard analytical tools; demonstrated technical writing and group/client presentation skills
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; team-oriented, with experience delegating and reviewing staff deliverables
• 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 Salary Range: $8,000 - $10,000

Annual Salary Range Including Bonuses: $105,000 - $135,000

Compensation for qualified extra hours could increase annual compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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