Senior Water Resources Engineer (Groundwater/UIC)

Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States

Company

hirify.global is a 100% employee-owned technical services company working on infrastructure resilience, energy transition, digital transformation, sustainability, mining, and water systems.

What you will do

• Lead and support groundwater resources engineering, water supply planning, hydrogeologic investigations, and alternative water supply projects.
• Develop groundwater and surface water management strategies, supply assessments, ASR, aquifer recharge, reclaimed water, and brackish groundwater solutions.
• Plan, design, permit, and support construction and testing of production, injection, and monitoring wells and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical and regulatory support for UIC projects, including Class I municipal and industrial injection wells and applicable Class V systems.
• Perform or oversee groundwater modeling, aquifer performance evaluations, hydrogeologic investigations, water quality assessments, technical reports, feasibility studies, designs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and multidisciplinary teams; coordinate with regulators and clients, support business development, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 15 years of experience in water resources engineering, groundwater development, water supply, or related infrastructure projects.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain it upon hire, with experience providing engineering services in Florida.
• Practical experience with groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, SEAWAT, or comparable tools.
• At least 5 years of experience with groundwater systems, water supply planning, hydrogeologic investigations, or wellfield development.
• Working knowledge of FDEP regulations and permitting processes, including UIC requirements.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of water resources engineering.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to operate a company or personal vehicle for business-related travel; strong technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• At least 5 years of experience with Florida municipal utilities, industrial clients, and Water Management Districts.
• Direct experience with FDEP UIC permitting, Class I injection wells, and related monitoring systems.
• Experience with alternative water supply development, well construction oversight, aquifer testing, and well rehabilitation.
• Established client relationships in Florida’s water resources and utility markets.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with ESOP participation after a qualifying period and 401(k) company matching up to 4%.
• Flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Collaboration with technical professionals across Florida offices and the national Water Sector.