Hydrogeologist - California

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 101360

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : Yes

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Job Summary

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Hydrogeologist Professional focused on western water supply management and water resilience initiatives. This position may consist of an 80 / 20 mix of field and office assignments, respectively. There is also a potential for full time field assignments. This position will also include national focused support groundwater and underground injection control (ASR, MAR, deep well disposal, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen storage) types of projects. This includes technical report writing and other hydrogeologic and water resources related activities. This individual will also be responsible for supporting and evaluation of data in the field and in the office, preparation of well permit applications, technical specifications and bid documents, preparation of work definition documents, schedules and budgets, and support of report preparation.

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an extension of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent focused on the western US.
• Lead and develop aquifer well field studies, development projects, rehabilitation, and operational strategies that optimize water supplies utilizing aquifer storage and recovery and managed aquifer recharge technology, support drought mitigation, and / or saltwater intrusion barriers.
• Support integrated water supply assessments and alternative water supply planning and implementation efforts.
• Support scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater water management programs and natural systems restoration projects throughout the western US and on other strategic national and international opportunities.
• Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that will address client groundwater / water resource needs and help differentiate B&V amongst its competitors.
• Support climate change resilience planning and implementation efforts.
• Support wastewater outfall closure programs, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts through deep well injection planning and implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Certifications

Certified Hydrogeologist

Work Environment / Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary

Annual compensation range : $108,944.00 - $163,438.00

EEO / Accessibility

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please contact the appropriate resources at the company.

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