Position: Senior Hydrogeologist

Industry: Science Technical

Location: Tamp Bay or Ft. Myers, FL

Senior Hydrogeologist

About us
Water Science Associates, LLC, an Apex Company, is a hydrogeologic and engineering consulting firm focused on water resource evaluation, planning, design, permitting, and construction. Water Science maintains a reputation for responsive, client-focused, and solutions-oriented services. We believe in listening carefully to project needs and client objectives, collaborating effectively with project team members, and delivering science-based and cost-effective solutions to our Client’s most challenging water resource issues. The professionals at Water Science enjoy a well-established reputation for collaborative character, sound science, creative solutions, and client focused service. Our team looks forward to adding like-minded professionals to our team.

What you’ll do
Assist senior staff with development of testing plans, well drilling, aquifer/well performance tests, instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, report preparation, water resource permitting, and infrastructure design. Direct contractors during hydrogeologic explorations and testing programs. Must be capable of understanding technical aspects of hydrogeologic projects and execute projects to meet technical, quality, scheduling requirements, and project management.

Must have

• 5 -10 years experience, the successful candidates will have a minimum of
• Experience working with water management districts and Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Geology and an active Professional Geologist license within one year of starting date.
• Competency in geologic concepts including sedimentology, stratigraphy, karst systems, aquifer testing, geochemistry, groundwater and surface water monitoring.
• Experience with geologic, hydrologic, and soil classification systems.
• Experience with the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, experimentation, research, and documentation.
• Experience with well construction and testing procedures and processes.
• Familiarity with applicable rules of the FDEP and WMD’s for water resource development and wastewater disposal systems.
• Understanding of project objectives, schedules, critical deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to work with contractors, clients, and a diverse team of project delivery experts.
• Strong problem-solving skills; organized and reliable. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance and working outdoors in Florida weather conditions.
• Experience with hydrologic and groundwater modeling software.
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under the supervision of a project manager

Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), ArcGIS, AQTESOLV, Groundwater Vistas, and/or other similar types of technical, hydrogeologic, engineering and water resource assessment and management related software.

Certificates
Must have If not licensed as a Professional Geologist, the candidate must be to obtain a license to practice geology within one year of starting date

Work Schedule
Full-time position, Monday through Friday. Some weekends may be required.

Compensation $80,000 - $90,000
Apex Companies offers an excellent salary and benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, and retirement benefits. Must be able to work in the US. Interested candidates should provide a resume, college transcripts, and/or Florida Geologist-In-Training (GIT) registration.

Apex Companies, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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