Hydrogeologist

Date: Jul 15, 2026 Location: San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation) The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking a motivated, self‑reliant staff‑level Hydrogeologist to join our team. This position involves a mix of field and office assignments. The role supports groundwater resources and water‑supply projects for municipal and industrial clients, combining technical analysis, reporting, field leadership, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, groundwater quality sampling, and mentoring junior staff. The Team Water Supply & Hydrogeology group provides source water management, water quality evaluations, well rehabilitation, well‑field optimization, conceptual and numerical groundwater modeling, and hydrogeologic solutions. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute phased groundwater resource investigations, including desktop studies, drilling programs, aquifer testing, data analysis, and reporting. Design, oversee, and interpret aquifer tests (pumping, step‑drawdown, slug tests) to estimate transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity, and storativity. Analyze aquifer test data using AQTESOLV or similar analytical software. Oversee drilling contractors, develop drilling specifications, and log lithology and subsurface materials. Design and support construction of high‑capacity municipal and industrial wells; contribute to well screen design and performance optimization. Develop and implement well rehabilitation plans and evaluate post‑rehabilitation performance. Program, deploy, and manage pressure transducers and data loggers for groundwater monitoring and aquifer testing. Collect groundwater quality samples, coordinate laboratory analysis, and interpret geochemical data for reporting and to assist in the development of necessary water treatment technologies. Support groundwater modeling efforts, with some knowledge of conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow modeling. Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and presentations. Ensure regulatory compliance and support UIC, ASR, and MAR projects as applicable. Mentor junior staff and coordinate subcontractors. Preferred Qualifications 5 to 9 years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering, or environmental geology. Professional Geologist (PG) with emphasis on hydrogeology, or Professional Engineer (PE) license or path to licensure. Experience with high‑capacity wells and well screen designs. Experience with well rehabilitation programs. Familiarity with multiple hydrogeologic environments (unconsolidated and bedrock aquifers). Experience with MODFLOW or similar groundwater modeling software. Experience with injection wells, UIC permitting, ASR or MAR projects. GIS proficiency (ArcGIS or equivalent); basic Python scripting a plus. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 5 years of experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (crime background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws. Certifications Licensed Professional Geologist (P.G.) Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment. Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote. Some positions involve extreme temperatures, chemical exposure, scaffolding, and other hazards; physical abilities such as reaching, climbing, carrying up to 50 lbs occasionally. Salary Plan ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties Job Grade 016 Equal Employment Opportunity Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch