Water Resources Hydrogeologist -- Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer

Houston, TX (Austin, TX also ideal) | Full-Time, hybrid
Candidates elsewhere in Texas or in other locations may be considered.

Your Opportunity

Help shape how communities and clients manage their water. You'll join an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm and support water resources projects in Texas, Colorado, California, and other states. Your work will span the full project life cycle: planning, feasibility, design, implementation, and completion. You'll report to a Team Leader.

What You'll Do Technical Analysis

• Build hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, and numerical models to assess groundwater availability

Reports and Planning

• Prepare groundwater sustainability plans, water supply assessments, urban water management plans, water transfer studies, and conservation programs
• Write clear reports and presentations that make complex technical issues easy to understand

Fieldwork

• Support site visits, water level and quality data collection, well installation, and aquifer testing

Project Support

• Assist project managers and senior staff with proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and progress reports
• Take on other related duties as needed

What You Bring Required

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, hydrology, geology, earth sciences, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a hydrogeologist or engineer on water resources projects
• Working knowledge of numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW), water resources planning, groundwater availability investigations, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing
• Strong written and verbal communication with colleagues, clients, subconsultants, regulators, and the public
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Active Texas licensure or certification: PG, PE, GIT, or EIT
• Python proficiency
• Familiarity with Texas groundwater regulations, water data sources, groundwater availability models, and regional water planning
• OSHA HAZWOPER training

Work Environment and Travel Work Environment

• Fast-paced, with a high volume of work and frequent short deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Extended periods of sitting or standing

Travel

• Occasional travel, up to 20% of the time, including possible overnight trips for client meetings and site visits
• Valid driver's license required

Compensation and Benefits Pay and Growth

• Competitive compensation with incentive bonuses
• Career advancement and strong training opportunities

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage