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Tighe & Bond · 3 days ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $150K/yr

Tighe & Bond is a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction on complex multidisciplinary projects within the Drinking Water Team, focusing on groundwater systems and environmental sustainability.

Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership, innovation, and strategic direction on complex, multidisciplinary projects

Serve as a “go-to” technical expert across multiple practice areas, addressing the firm’s most challenging technical issues

Lead hydrogeologic services including feasibility assessments, siting of bedrock and stratified drift wells, groundwater withdrawal permitting, and evaluating and designing groundwater recharge systems

Oversee the design and rehabilitation of public water supply wells, including pump testing to determine well yield and aquifer characteristics

Model groundwater hydrology with a focus on contaminant source assessment, fate and transport, mounding analyses, and delineating recharge areas

Actively participate , and provide leadership, in Tighe & Bond’s Communities of Practice program

Help develop technical standards, processes, and tools that strengthen the firm’s capabilities

Conduct quality control (QC) reviews on complex project deliverables and occasional quality assurance (QA) review

Support strategic business efforts such as marketing plans, client pursuit strategies, and staff hiring and retention planning

Lead technical focus areas in business development, including proposal writing and presentations

Publish technical papers, leading at least two external forums or presentations annually, and stay engaged in professional organizations

Promote Tighe & Bond’s expertise through thought leadership, content marketing, and multimedia

Mentor junior and mid-level staff to grow the next generation of hydrogeologic experts

Spearhead at least two technical initiatives each year aimed at advancing internal practices or innovations

Qualification

Licensed Professional GeologistGroundwater system designHydrogeologic leadershipWater regulations knowledgeTechnical presentationsProposal managementContinuous improvementClient developmentCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Licensed Professional Geologist (PG) or Certificate as needed

Substantial years of experience designing, permitting, and evaluating groundwater systems for drinking water and wastewater recharge

Demonstrated experience working in the northeast U.S., with knowledge of local and state water regulations and permitting

Proven technical leadership across complex projects, with a track record of solving difficult hydrogeologic challenges

Strong communication skills with experience delivering technical and client-facing presentations

Background in managing proposals, client development, and strategic positioning

Membership in at least two relevant professional organizations

A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement

Preferred

Master's degree in Hydrogeology or a relevant field

Familiarity with New England and New York water regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities

Experience leading strategic practice initiatives at a regional or firmwide level

Demonstrated record of presenting at industry conferences, publishing technical papers and actively contributing to professional boards and committees