Senior Hydrogeologist

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What are we looking for:
Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to support our growing Groundwater Infrastructure Team and Watersheds Business. This role is ideal for a technical leader with expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR), combined with strong project management, client relationship, and business development skills. The successful candidate will lead complex groundwater resource and infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentor to developing staff.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact groundwater infrastructure and water resource projects across the country.
• Work with public, private, industrial, and O&M clients on innovative water supply and groundwater solutions.
• Influence technical strategy, project delivery, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive, employee-owned consulting environment.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of hydrogeologists and water professionals.
  

Hybrid/Remote/Office
Hybrid or Remote

Location:
Flexible U.S. location, with preference for candidates supporting projects in the West Region: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington

Travel:
Periodic travel required to client sites and field locations throughout the United States, particularly California and Arizona.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran: (Job Responsibilities)

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding groundwater and water supply challenges and developing practical, technically sound solutions.
• Lead groundwater resource and infrastructure projects with responsibility for technical approach, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and successful delivery.
• Plan and implement hydrogeologic investigations for groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, water supply well development, ASR and injection well feasibility and design, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
• Manage multiple priorities and lead internal and external teams to achieve project goals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and marketing materials to support new and existing client opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities and market sectors aligned with company growth strategies.
• Provide technical review, oversight, and quality control of project deliverables.
• Mentor and coach staff through technical guidance, professional development, and project leadership opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

What will you need to succeed? (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional hydrogeology experience.
• Strong technical expertise in groundwater resources, hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater well infrastructure, and Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR).
• Demonstrated experience assessing and optimizing water-supply well productivity and recharge/injection well operations.
• Experience planning and implementing groundwater resource evaluations, high-capacity well siting, well development, ASR projects, injection wells, well rehabilitation, and wellfield operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Strong project management skills, including management of scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Experience building client relationships and contributing to business development efforts.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools effectively and responsibly in professional workflows.
• Experience with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Leapfrog Works, AQTESOLV, Python, Javelin Pro+, and groundwater-related databases is a plus.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure quickly; Arizona or additional state licensure is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and solutions-focused professional.