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Staff Hydrogeologist

Vistal
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
This role will lead and manage hydrogeological projects from inception to completion. The role is responsible for designing and implementing field investigations, analyzing data, and developing models to understand groundwater systems. Expertise is required to support environmental assessments, water resource management, and remediation projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Participate in hydrogeologic investigations including groundwater supply development, aquifer testing, water quality, and water budget analyses
  • Conduct field work such as well drilling and well construction observation, water‑level measurements, pumping and slug tests, sampling, streamflow measurements, and site reconnaissance
  • Design and interpret pumping tests and slug tests
  • Analyze hydrogeological data to evaluate groundwater flow, quality, and contamination.
  • Develop and calibrate groundwater models using specialized software.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and findings to clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental and water resource projects.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hydrogeologists and engineers
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s (Master's preferred) degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Professional Geologist (PG) or Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) certification preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in hydrogeology or a related field. Experience with environmental site assessments and remediation projects preferred.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Strong understanding of groundwater flow, water quality parameters, and surface water–groundwater interaction
  • Proficiency with a variety of data analysis software
  • Experience in evaluating water quality parameters and groundwater contamination
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
  • Must be willing to travel for fieldwork.

The culture at Moore Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values – Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness.

  • Respect means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
  • Integrity means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
  • Accountability means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
  • Loyalty means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
  • Kindness means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

These values differentiate how we successfully do what we do. We hire, separate, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it’s important that you share these values to be part of our team.

For CO residents: The pay range for this position is $72,000-$100,000. The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Colorado locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Moore Holding Company and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programs.

Benefits

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
  • We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
  • We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
  • We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!

Salary : $72,000 - $100,000

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