Hydrogeologist

Overview

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

We are seeking a Hydrogeologist to support our expanding business in Florida and throughout the Gulf Region. The position will also provide hydrogeology support to the Water Resources Business Line. It is based out of Stantec’s West Palm Beach office. The Hydrogeologist will report to a Hydrogeologist Team Leader and be responsible for designing, supporting, and executing hydrogeological investigations for dewatering, water supply, and aquifer recharge studies for water supply clients.

The successful candidate should have a background in drilling groundwater production wells, deep injection well construction, groundwater flow modeling, field investigations, aquifer performance tests, project management, and technical report writing. The role interacts with both internal and external clients in field and office settings and requires travel to sites primarily in the central Florida area. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary.

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Develop new well designs for groundwater monitoring and groundwater production.
• Design field investigations in support of hydrogeology studies including drilling, well construction, and testing oversight; groundwater sampling; and water level monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of hydrogeologic investigations to internal and external clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables.
• Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations (record of publications, project reports, and/or public presentations will be requested).
• Work independently and provide a supervisory role in the field at remote sites.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.

• Minimum of a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field.
• Experience and/or coursework completed in geology, hydrogeology, and production well design and construction, and aquifer test analysis.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in consulting, mining or similar field requiring regular use and analysis of hydrogeologic data.
• Existing professional registration in Florida or ability to work toward a professional registration (PG).

Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays each calendar year and accrue 10–20 days of vacation per year, plus paid sick leave in accordance with state and local laws.

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave per state/local law. Actual compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location; some roles are bonus eligible and part‑time roles are pro‑rated.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Stantec complies with local, state, and federal laws and provides equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Full time

Mid‑Senior level

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Business Consulting and Services

Yes – travel to sites primarily in the Central Florida area required.

Job posting date: 21/11/2025 02:11:55