Local Business Leader - Senior Hydrogeologist

Location: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX. Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies. Job Overview We are looking to add a Senior Hydrogeologist to our Supply & Hydrogeology team in Texas. The position is based in one of our locations—Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio—and supports water supply development and management projects across the United States. Key Responsibilities Provide professional hydrogeological support for a wide range of domestic and potentially international projects Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data Review and approve technical work produced by early‑career professionals Provide guidance to junior staff on technical methods, fieldwork, and reporting Ensure staff and subcontractors adhere to project specifications and designs Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams Collaborate with project technical leads, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure that work products meet client needs Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders Facilitate internal cross‑solution collaboration Present project findings to clients and technical professionals Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical) Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision Adhere to internal company health and safety and other processes and policies Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field 10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering, or environmental geology, including project leadership roles Licensed Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or equivalent Advanced experience conducting subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations, conceptualization, and aquifer characterization Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, or injection well systems Familiarity with brackish groundwater development, desalination, and brine management strategies Strong understanding of federal and state water regulations, permitting processes, and compliance Active participation in professional organizations Industry certifications are a plus (e.g., PMP, EAM Technical certifications) Proficiency in GIS tools, data visualization platforms, and geospatial analysis Experience mentoring and developing junior staff in technical and professional growth Strong understanding of wells and wellfield asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance Strong communication and presentation skills and experience engaging executive‑level stakeholders Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality client outcomes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydrogeology or related field. Certifications Licensed Professional Geologist (PG) Work Environment and Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments Normal office environment; some employees may work in cold or hot conditions and may be required to use respiratory protection as necessary Physical requirements include sitting most of the time, reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, pushing, carrying, and driving as needed; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr