Senior Hydrogeologist

Job Summary:

Montgomery & Associates is seeking a highly skilled Senior Hydrogeologist to join our California Team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, with experience in project planning, implementation, and technical oversight. The position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and technically contribute to tasks and projects related to quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management.
• Support project planning and implementation of the Salinas Valley Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) program.
• Design and interpret results of predictive modeling runs, and support model updates.
• Develop hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgets.
• Design monitoring networks and interact with field teams to implement monitoring programs.
• Meet with regulatory agencies and water agencies.
• Data evaluations and preparation of technical reports.
• Senior review of technical reports.
• Support Program Manager and Task Managers with evaluating level of effort and scope of work related to new technical efforts.
• Direct, train, and mentor junior staff.
• Interact with and manage relationships with clients and other project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical proposals and work plans for future work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering; graduate degree preferred.
• Clear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems.
• Understanding of California water laws and regulations preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience in environmental and water resources consulting.
• Professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) preferred.
• Professional experience working with groundwater models preferred.
• Experience working on SGMA projects for local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies preferred.
• Task or project management experience.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and ability to present technical information in group/meeting settings.
• Proficiency with standard analytical approaches and tools.
• Interest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences.
• Current and valid California driver's license.
• Ability to legally work and reside in the United States.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company.
• Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company.
• Interesting and collaborative multidisciplinary projects.
• On the job mentoring by senior professionals.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account; HRA.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave.
• Employer matching 401k retirement plan.

Monthly Base Pay Range: $9,000 - $11,250

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $122,000 - $151,000

Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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