Hydrogeologist Project Manager


Pittsburgh
Permanent
$90,000 - $130,000 USD a year
Environmental
PR/611841_1790352600
Hydrogeologist Project Manager

Senior Hydrogeologist

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Experience: 10+ Years

A nationally recognized, employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support a diverse portfolio of environmental, energy, industrial, and natural resource projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced hydrogeologist looking to take a leadership role on complex groundwater investigations, aquifer studies, and environmental remediation projects while enjoying the benefits of employee ownership and significant career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hydrogeologic investigations and groundwater characterization programs

  • Design and oversee aquifer testing, pumping tests, slug tests, and groundwater monitoring programs

  • Evaluate groundwater flow systems, contaminant migration, and hydrogeologic conditions

  • Direct drilling operations, monitoring well installations, and environmental field programs

  • Interpret groundwater, geologic, and environmental data to support project objectives

  • Conduct groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic analyses

  • Prepare technical reports, conceptual site models, maps, and data evaluations

  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance across project teams

  • Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships

  • Support proposal development and business growth initiatives

Qualifications

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

  • Master's degree with a hydrogeology focus preferred

  • 10+ years of hydrogeology or environmental consulting experience

  • Strong experience with aquifer testing and groundwater investigations

  • Experience with groundwater modeling tools such as AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, and MT3D

  • Knowledge of contaminant fate and transport analysis

  • Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills

  • Experience managing projects and interacting directly with clients

  • Professional Geologist (PG) or similar licensure preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Employee ownership opportunities

  • Performance-based bonus potential

  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits

  • Strong mentorship and professional development programs

  • Diverse project portfolio spanning environmental, industrial, energy, and development markets

  • Long-term leadership and advancement opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join an employee-focused organization with a strong ownership culture

  • Work on technically challenging groundwater and remediation projects

  • Access to large-firm resources while maintaining a collaborative team environment

  • Opportunity to lead high-profile projects and mentor developing professionals

  • Significant influence on project strategy, technical direction, and client success

This opportunity is ideal for a hydrogeologist seeking a combination of groundwater expertise, project leadership, technical innovation, and client engagement while contributing to complex environmental and water resource projects across multiple industries.

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