Senior Hydrogeologist

The Opportunity: Lead environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout California. Develop relationships with larger commercial and industrial clients. Target sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, energy and other complex industrial environments. Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing and technical deliverables. Lead proposals, presentations and client-development activities. Provide senior hydrogeologic guidance across site characterization and groundwater-remediation programs. Mentor geologists, engineers, scientists and technical staff. Work alongside national account and technical leaders to pursue larger strategic opportunities. Help shape the growth of the California environmental practice.

Required Experience: Approximately 10–20 years of geology, hydrogeology or environmental consulting experience. Active California Professional Geologist (PG) or Certified Hydrogeologist (CHg) credential. Strong experience in contaminated-site investigation and environmental remediation. Ability to perform and oversee hydrogeologic evaluations and groundwater investigations. Successful project-management experience, including budget and team responsibility. Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, secure work or expand existing accounts. Knowledge of California regulatory programs, including DTSC and California Water Boards. Experience working within CERCLA and/or RCRA frameworks. Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and communicate effectively with clients and regulators.

Particularly Relevant Experience: Commercial and industrial client relationships in California. Aerospace, manufacturing or energy-sector remediation programs. Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations. In-situ injection or other groundwater-remediation techniques. Conceptual site models, aquifer testing and site characterization. Groundwater or fate-and-transport modeling. Leadership of large multidisciplinary investigation and remediation programs. Responsibility for proposals, backlog development or account growth. Location and Compensation The role can be performed remotely within California The anticipated base salary is $130,000–$180,000, depending on experience. Additional flexibility may be available for an exceptional candidate, alongside a potentially substantial performance-based bonus. Please apply directly for confidential consideration or contact Taylor at Harper Harrison for further information.