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SCS Engineers · 8 hours ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

SCS Engineers is looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead and deliver high-impact hydrogeology projects across California and other Southwestern states. In this role, you will apply your expertise to complex groundwater challenges and guide technical strategy for solid waste management facilities.

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Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects/tasks addressing unique or complex problems or specialty areas. This may involve research of the subject area, definition of scope, selection of investigative approaches, development of novel concepts/solutions, and guiding/reviewing the project/task as it is carried out
Communicate with clients by email, telephone, and in face-to-face meetings as Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager or under other Project Manager's direction
Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget
Write and prepare technical reports. Complete quality control reviews on work products (reports, design plans, calculations, data tables, HASP, etc.)
Delegate portions of project deliverables to junior staff for completion, coordinate and manage field work to be completed by others
Lead permitting and regulatory agency coordination efforts
Solicit client feedback, suggest changes for client satisfaction, and anticipate potential issues and develop solutions
Lead, mentor, delegate to and manage junior staff to grow their knowledge and career path
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for executing projects and ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company
Develop proposals by working with clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements
Actively attend conferences, present on technical topics, and be involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate
Have an active role in client prospecting and developing client plans and key opportunity plans
Review and understand SOPs, standards, and templates and make improvement suggestions; work with junior staff to implement as appropriate
Help develop new SOP's, standards, and templates
Participate in strategic and service area annual planning
Take a lead role in business development for hydrogeologic projects in the Southwest Business Unit

Qualification

HydrogeologyGroundwater modelingStatistical analysisLandfill managementProfessional registrationClient communicationProject managementTechnical writingMentoring

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science major with hydrogeology coursework required
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required
Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required

Preferred

Masters or PhD is preferred
Experience with statistical analysis and related groundwater statistical analysis software preferred
Groundwater modeling is a plus
Experience in landfill and other solid waste management facility projects preferred
Professional registration (PG, CEG, CHG) preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

Company

SCS Engineers

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SCS is an employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

SCS Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jerry Shaw
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