Associate Hydrogeologist / Water Resources Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Louisville, KY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore newpossibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are andspeak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The OpportunityBlack & Veatch is seeking a motivated, self-reliant, associate level Hydrogeologist to join our team. This position will consist of an approximate mix of field and office assignments. This role will support groundwater resources and water-supply projects for municipal and industrial clients. This role combines office-based technical analysis and reporting with hands-on field leadership, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, and groundwater quality sampling.The TeamBlack & Veatch’s Water Supply & Hydrogeology group helps clients achieve their goals for a reliable,  sufficient, and sustainable water supply. We provide source water management, water quality evaluations, well rehabilitation, wellfield optimization, conceptual and numerical groundwater modeling, and hydrogeologic solutions that leverage assets and enhance system operability. Our team also supports clients focused on civil engineering applications, as well as traditional and alternative energy solutions. 

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in the field of hydrogeology, geology, geosystems engineering or environmental geology
• Path to licensure for Professional Geologist (PG), with an emphasis on hydrogeology, or path towards Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with high-capacity wells and well screen designs.
• Experience with well rehabilitation programs.
• Familiarity with multiple hydrogeologic environments (unconsolidated and bedrock aquifers).
• Experience with MODFLOW or similar groundwater modeling software.
• Experience with injection wells, UIC permitting, ASR or MAR projects.
• GIS proficiency (ArcGIS or equivalent); basic Python scripting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute phased groundwater resource investigations, including desktop studies, drilling programs, aquifer testing, data analysis, and reporting.
• Design, oversee, and interpret aquifer tests (pumping, step-drawdown, slug tests) to estimate transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity, and storativity.
• Analyze aquifer test data using AQTESOLV or similar analytical software.
• Oversee drilling contractors, develop drilling specifications, and log lithology and subsurface materials.
• Design and support construction of high-capacity municipal and industrial wells; contribute to well screen design and performance optimization.
• Develop and implement well rehabilitation plans and evaluate post-rehabilitation performance.
• Program, deploy, and manage pressure transducers and data loggers for groundwater monitoring and aquifer testing.
• Collect groundwater quality samples, coordinate laboratory analysis, and interpret geochemical data for reporting and to assist in the development of the necessary water treatment technologies.
• Support groundwater modeling efforts, with some knowledge of conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow modeling.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and presentations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support UIC, ASR, and MAR projects as applicable.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level