Hydrogeologist

Salary: $70,000.00 To $ Annually

Summit Water Resources brings over a century of combined expertise in developing sustainable groundwater supply and water resource management solutions for municipal, agricultural, and industrial needs, with a focus in the Pacific Northwest. We are dedicated to creating resilient water supply strategies, addressing natural variability, environmental considerations, and navigating complex regulatory systems. Summit Water Resources is boutique, specialized firm, where all staff have the opportunity to collaborate together on project work as well as develop new projects and clients in our individual areas of interest and expertise.

Our staff value a work environment that is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and rewarding. In addition, as a wholly owned subsidiary of
Geo-Logic Associates (GLA), Summit Water Resources provides an opportunity to engage with a global, employee-owned network of experts offering water resource, environmental, and geotechnical solutions. With over 350 professionals across 30 US office locations and an office in Peru, GLA and its affiliates provide innovative services for various sectors, including not only water resource management, but also landfills, mines, and municipal projects.

There is a lot of room to grow personally and professionally within our organization.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave and profit sharing. Learn more about the benefits.

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Staff Hydrogeologist based in Portland, OR, with the option to work remotely part-time. The Staff Hydrogeologist will assist project managers in the execution of hydrogeologic and water resources projects, support field investigations, assist with data collection and analyses, and contribute to preparation of technical reports to document project findings. Field responsibilities may include measuring water levels in wells, providing oversight during well drilling and rehabilitation projects, conducting aquifer testing, and collecting soil and water samples for laboratory analysis.

Office responsibilities may include analyzing quantitative data, providing scientific interpretations, preparing technical reports, planning and implementing water right transactions, participating in team and client meetings for project scoping and to present findings and results.

• BA or BS degree in geology, hydrogeology, water resource engineering, or closely related field; MS degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of successful and relevant experience, including project work in groundwater supply, water resources, and/or water rights.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and schedules for multiple projects and provide technical assistance in both the field and office in support of groundwater supply investigations, including media sampling, subcontractor oversight, quantitative data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of findings.
• Effective communication skills, including technical writing and the demonstrated ability to speak clearly in public to convey technical ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Oregon and/or Washington Geologist Registration (RG, PG, and/or LHG) or ability to obtain within three years;
  Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE), a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS, data analysis, and modeling software is advantageous.

• Periodically work a flexible schedule, occasionally in excess of 40 hours, and possible evenings, weekends, and holidays based on project requirements.
• Undertake periodic travel, including possible short-and long-term assignments to remote project locations, primarily in Oregon and Washington.
• Work in varying and adverse weather conditions and traverse varying terrain.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently, with professionalism and excellent responsiveness, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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