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Senior Water Resources HydrogeologistEngineer


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer

Location: Houston TX or Austin TX (candidates elsewhere in Texas or in other locations may be considered)
Type: Full-time professional

About the Role

Lead business development project management and technical oversight for water resources projects from early planning through design implementation and completion. You will report to the Practice Area Director and work with clients in Texas Colorado California and other states.

What Youll Do
Technical Leadership
  • Serve as a technical resource on hydrogeologic conceptual models water balances numerical modeling and groundwater availability
  • Lead water supply assessments planning studies and conservation programs
  • Guide groundwater well design construction and testing
  • Review project deliverables for quality and accuracy
Project Management
  • Set project strategy and lead technical staff to deliver on time and within budget
  • Manage scope schedules budgets invoicing and subconsultants
Business Development
  • Identify new opportunities and prepare proposals and statements of qualifications
  • Develop scopes of work and fee estimates
  • Build lasting client and industry relationships as a trusted advisor
Team Development
  • Mentor junior and mid-level staff in technical project management and business development skills
  • Help supervise and grow the Texas team
  • Assist in setting performance goals
What You Bring
Education
  • Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology Earth Sciences or a related field
  • Masters degree preferred
Licensure
  • Active Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity
Experience
  • 8 years as a hydrogeologist or engineer on water resources projects
  • Proven business development success including proposals contract execution and repeat business
  • Strong project management skills including budgeting scheduling and responsive client communication
  • Track record of maintaining long-term client relationships
Technical Skills
  • Numerical groundwater modeling (e.g. MODFLOW) and groundwater availability investigations
  • Water resources planning ArcGIS data management and visualization and technical writing
  • Knowledge of Texas groundwater regulations water data sources groundwater availability models and regional water planning
Core Strengths
  • Clear communication with clients subconsultants regulators and the public
  • Organized detail-oriented and able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong time management and work ethic
Work Environment
  • Fast-paced setting with a high workload and frequent short deadlines
  • Occasional travel sometimes overnight for client meetings and site visits (up to 25%)
  • Valid drivers license required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Regular communication in person by phone and in virtual meetings
Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee-owned firm with a strong work/life culture
  • Competitive pay with incentive bonuses
  • Retirement benefits through an employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) profit sharing
  • Medical dental and vision coverage
  • Career advancement and training opportunities

Equal opportunity employer.