Hydrogeologist; Field Focused

Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused) Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist to join our growing team at our Tucson, Arizona headquarters. Most work will occur in Arizona, with occasional field assignments in southern California or Nevada. This position offers a mix of field and office work, focusing on projects involving water well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, sampling, and testing.

We encourage you to apply if you have 1-5 years of experience, a degree in geology, hydrology, or a related field, and an interest or background in well drilling, construction, and testing methods. We're looking for a self-motivated professional with strong time management, organizational, and communication skills. Duties will vary from day to day and week to week, with an expected average of 65% fieldwork and 35% office work.

M&A provides comprehensive training for both field and office tasks. Some assignments may be in remote areas or other western states. Fieldwork Duties
* Observe and document drilling operations, which includes preparing and describing drill cuttings samples in both basin-fill and hard rock geologic settings, characterizing hydrogeologic conditions and contacts, and reviewing and interpreting borehole geophysical logs
* Monitor well and production well installation and development, including inspection of materials, verification of compliance with technical specifications, and direction of drilling contractor
* Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
* Measure water levels and download data loggers
* Install, configure, or modify instrumentation and telemetry systems related to groundwater and surface water monitoring
* Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other types of field tests with instruction
* Collect and document water and soil samples and measure water quality parameters
* Follow applicable health and safety protocols, regulations policies, and procedures
* Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients Office Duties
* Develop scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, drilling program technical specifications, and health and safety plans
* Prepare lithologic logs
* Prepare water and soil sample documentation and submit samples to laboratories
* Use spreadsheets and graphing software to create data tables and plots to analyze field data
* Process and analyze pumping test data to determine hydraulic parameters and estimate production capacity
* Manage, configure, and modify instrumentation remotely and integrate data to in-house data management systems
* Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos
* Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations Qualifications
* 1-5 years of experience overseeing water well drilling, construction, development, and testing; experience with different drilling methods and their application
* Willingness to learn well design fundamentals including well construction materials and applications, sizing of filter pack material and/or formation stabilizer, types of well screen and applications, and Arizona well construction standards
* Interest in developing technical specifications for the drilling, construction, and testing of water wells
* Undergraduate degree in hydrology, geology, engineering, or related field; graduate degree preferred
* Able and willing to travel to out-of-town and potentially out-of-state field locations
* Work occasionally long shifts (up to 14 hours per day) with potential night shifts; field tours can range from 1 day to 2 weeks
* Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain
* Use of electrical and electronic test instruments, hand and power tools.
* Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Possession of a reliable vehicle and valid U.S.…