What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Engineer position at Hazen and Sawyer?
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an early-career geologist, hydrogeologist, or groundwater-focused engineer to join our South Florida team. As part of our groundwater and hydrogeology group, you will contribute to a variety of water infrastructure projects, including underground injection control (UIC), wellfield development, groundwater resource management, and aquifer protection initiatives.
Why Hazen and Sawyer:
- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
- Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
- We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70 offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct hydrogeologic investigations, including data compilation, analysis, and presentation in tables, charts, and figures.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, maps, and visualizations using GIS and Microsoft Office tools.
- Support the development of underground injection control (UIC) plans and permit applications.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical specifications and design documents for well construction, testing, modification, and rehabilitation.
- Participate in fieldwork, including inspections, sampling, and shift-based oversight of:
- Well construction
- Well modification
- Well testing
- Well rehabilitation
- Collaborate with senior engineers and hydrogeologists for mentorship and technical development.
- Travel throughout Florida for site visits and field assignments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences, Hydrogeology or Environmental Engineering
- Eligibility to pursue Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure upon completion of required experience.
- Strong interest in groundwater resource management and environmental infrastructure.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including 24/7 field shifts as needed.
- Access to a personal vehicle for work travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and GIS tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in groundwater or wellfield projects.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location