Senior Geologist or Hydrogeologist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist/Project Manager with at least 10 years of experience. This individual will support our ongoing workload and develop new opportunities in water supply development, water management, and water supply reliability. Ground water hydrology experience in the fields of water supply, aquifer recharge, water rights, and contamination is desired.

The primary duties of this position will be to provide leadership, coordination, technical support, and project management for the planning and design of water resources related projects and programs. Type of projects will include municipal/industrial water supply, water rights, water management plans, mining, flood control, groundwater contamination, stormwater, and hydropower. Duties will include client and project management; support of business development activities; and leading projects that include field work, summarizing background information, analyses, modeling, writing technical reports, and performing various water resources studies.

Skills in ground water modeling, GIS, ground water quality, water rights, well design and construction, and aquifer testing are necessary. Strong computational skills, field experience, and a Master’s Degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have complementary experience in one or more of the following areas: surface water hydrology/hydraulics, water planning, pumps and distribution system analysis, and water quality. This is a good opportunity for a self‑motivated individual to work on a wide range of water resources projects across the Mid‑Western and Western U.S.

Business Development: The position may also require client management, coordination with HDR regional and national programs, business development, scoping new work, and preparing proposals. Establish client relations and drive a program of water resources related business in the local/regional market. Familiarity and established relationships with local water resources clients in the state and region is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑level technical expertise with regard to hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, modeling and investigation

Specialize in project areas that have greater scope and complexity

Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed

Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians

Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, though project management is not sole focus of position

Perform other related duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field

Professional Engineering or Professional Geologist registration

Ability to travel for work

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Have local market/industry project experience and client connections

10 or more years of experience as a senior hydrogeologist or equivalent position

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field

10 or more years of analysis, modeling and design and management experience

Project management skills a plus

Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location: Wichita, Kansas (Primary). Other locations: Kansas City, Missouri.

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Supply Management

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