Lead Hydrogeologist

4 months ago


Green Bay, United States The Foth Companies Full time
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today's best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.
Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Hydrogeologist who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients' success. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Duluth, MN; or Madison, WI locations with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule. Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects
  • Work with project managers to estimate project costs and consult on technical approach
  • Develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock
  • Provide project and technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects, to include managing a portion of a project's budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments
  • Develop and implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation
  • Teach, mentor and develop other members, as well as serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with hydrogeological investigations
Minimum 5 years of experience in field work including:
  • Coordinating field characterization studies
  • Aquifer testing
  • Hydrophysical profiling
  • Numerical analysis
  • Groundwater modeling
Previous experience with the following:
  • Providing project leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects including managing budget, schedule, regulatory/contractual commitments and technical consultation.
  • Integrating hydrogeologic studies and numerical analysis with feasibility studies and alternatives analysis
  • Providing expert witness testimony at environmental hearings
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Experience working in deep bedrock environments
  • Previous experience working with a technical consulting firm
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free. About Foth Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members. Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in. Join our team and experience the Foth difference
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