About this opportunity
Black & Veatch lists this Local Business Leader - Senior Hydrogeologist opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX.
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies.
Job Overview
We are looking to add a Senior Hydrogeologist to our Supply & Hydrogeology team in Texas. The position is based in one of our locations—Austin, Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio—and supports water supply development and management projects across the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional hydrogeological support for a wide range of domestic and potentially international projects
Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data
Review and approve technical work produced by early‑career professionals
Provide guidance to junior staff on technical methods, fieldwork, and reporting
Ensure staff and subcontractors adhere to project specifications and designs
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with project technical leads, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure that work products meet client needs
Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
Facilitate internal cross‑solution collaboration
Present project findings to clients and technical professionals
Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings
Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, graphical)
Work independently on tasks and projects with limited supervision
Adhere to internal company health and safety and other processes and policies
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geosystems Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering, or environmental geology, including project leadership roles
Licensed Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or equivalent
Advanced experience conducting subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations, conceptualization, and aquifer characterization
Experience with aquifer storage and recovery, managed aquifer recharge, or injection well systems
Familiarity with brackish groundwater development, desalination, and brine management strategies
Strong understanding of federal and state water regulations, permitting processes, and compliance
Active participation in professional organizations
Industry certifications are a plus (e.g., PMP, EAM Technical certifications)
Proficiency in GIS tools, data visualization platforms, and geospatial analysis
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff in technical and professional growth
Strong understanding of wells and wellfield asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication and presentation skills and experience engaging executive‑level stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality client outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydrogeology or related field.
Certifications
Licensed Professional Geologist (PG)
Work Environment and Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments
Normal office environment; some employees may work in cold or hot conditions and may be required to use respiratory protection as necessary
Physical requirements include sitting most of the time, reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, pushing, carrying, and driving as needed; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other protected status.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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