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INTERA Incorporated

Senior Hydrogeologist / Water Resources Engineer

sacramento, CA

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INTERA Incorporated lists this Senior Hydrogeologist / Water Resources Engineer opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description

INTERA Incorporated is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Hydrogeologist or a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead technically complex projects for sophisticated clients in California. In this position, you will support both Project Management and Technical Lead functions on a wide variety of projects: groundwater sustainability planning, conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater resources managed aquifer recharge, indirect potable reuse, migration of seawater intrusion, contaminated groundwater remediation, and other groundwater engineering and management projects. Your work will be a valuable contribution to INTERA’s Water Resources Line of Business Strategy, which focuses on four areas: Water Resources Planning, Groundwater Recharge and ASR, Groundwater Engineering, and Groundwater Supply (including high-capacity Municipal and Industrial Wells). Job Type

Full-time Key Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams of hydrogeologists, engineers, numerical modelers, and GIS analysts to execute and deliver client solutions on schedule and within budget

Work with clients to identify appropriate solutions, and develop the coinciding scopes of work and cost estimates

Guide clients successfully through complex regulatory programs such as California Title 22 and SGMA

Support the growth of our California and Western Regional team through business development and mentorship of junior staff

Support internal initiatives related to AI/ML tool development

Required Qualifications

MS in Hydrogeology, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience that showcases a successful track record of team leadership and client engagement

Strong technical skills

Adept planning, time management, organizational skills, and efficient decision-making ability

Effective project management skills with a focus on the client

Experience with California-specific hydrologic, geologic, and groundwater quality datasets

Previous experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models

Experience analyzing/manipulating data, ideally with a scripting language, such as Python or R

Experience with Data Analytics, AI/ML, and Data Management Systems.

Clear, well-rounded communication skills and the ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Able to collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated success with client relationship management, business development, proposal support, and mentoring technical staff

Preferred Qualifications

California PE, PG, or CHg license

Experience with groundwater sustainability planning, managed aquifer recharge, ASR, indirect potable reuse, seawater intrusion, or groundwater remediation projects

Familiarity with California water resources regulations, including SGMA, CEQA, Title 22, groundwater well permitting, and emerging contaminant regulations

Experience leading MODFLOW-based groundwater modeling projects

Experience using Python, R, GIS, data analytics, AI/ML, or data management systems to support water resources projects

About INTERA & Our Benefits

Founded In 1974, INTERA Has Grown Into An International Geosciences And Engineering Consulting Firm That Helps Clients Make Informed Business Decisions, Mitigate Risk, And Drive Optimal Outcomes In a Multitude Of Industries. Building And Sustaining a Strong Company Culture Is At The Heart Of INTERA’s Practice Of Good Stewardship. We Strive To Foster An Environment Where People Love The Work That They Do And The Place That They Work Because We Believe That Our Employees Are Our Most Valuable Asset. As An Employee-owned Company, We Are Committed To Investing In Our People’s Needs For Security, Health, And Well-being With Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage

Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents

Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company

Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time

Opportunities for stock ownership

Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals

Career coaching instead of performance evaluations

Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society

Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

These are just some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.

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Worksite address

sacramento, CA, 95828, US

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