Hydrogeologist

About the position

Earth Data Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated mid-level hydrogeologist to join their team in Centreville, Maryland. The role involves applying hydrogeological principles and practices to various projects, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, and requires strong analytical skills and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aquifer pumping test data and interpret borehole geophysical data.
• Assess the potential impacts of groundwater withdrawals on nearby users and resources.
• Obtain and evaluate well construction, borehole geophysical, and pumping test data related to deep, large diameter production wells.
• Design, construct, and sample groundwater monitoring wells.
• Sample surface water structures and manage groundwater and surface water appropriation permitting.
• Plan and conduct straddle packer testing in wells completed in karst geologic environments.
• Function as a technical specialist and/or project manager on various projects.
• Interact with and provide technical support to geologists, engineers, GIS technicians, and field technicians.
• Provide project and task management support, including data collection, analysis, and presentation in reports and public forums.
• Lead the production of technical reports and assist in developing and reviewing specifications for groundwater supply projects.
• Demonstrate superior task management skills, including scheduling and prioritizing tasks.
• Assist in state and local-level water use permitting efforts.

Requirements

• Degree in geology, hydrogeology, or a related field.
• P.G. license and ability to obtain in Delaware and Virginia within 6 months.
• Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Experience with developing MODFLOW-based groundwater models is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication and client management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Mid-Atlantic regulatory and geology agencies (MDE, MGS, DNREC, DGS, VADEQ, VDH, PADEP, SRBC, DRBC).
• Experience with GIS, geostatistics, statistics, or time-series analysis.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Health insurance