Hydrogeologist - Groundwater and Permitting

Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA; occasional travel to project sites across Arizona and the surrounding region

Salary: $33.00–$51.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience

Company

hirify.global delivers groundwater supply and management projects focused on developing and protecting water resources for clients and communities.

What you will do

• Support permitting and development projects involving water supply wells, groundwater recharge, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), underground storage facilities (USF), aquifer protection programs (APP), and conceptual model development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary colleagues, engineering partners, subcontractors, laboratories, clients, and regulators.
• Organize, evaluate, and analyze hydrogeologic data from fieldwork and public datasets.
• Analyze aquifer tests, water levels, and laboratory results from groundwater, surface water, and soil samples.
• Assist with hydrogeologic conceptual models, groundwater modeling, and geospatial data visualization.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation that comply with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, hydrogeology, environmental or earth science, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of direct experience in hydrogeology, water resources, or environmental consulting.
• Familiarity with well construction and aquifer testing procedures.
• Familiarity with GIS, AQTESOLV, Leapfrog, Petra, or MODFLOW.
• Knowledge of ASR projects, Arizona groundwater and surface water regulations, and state and federal permitting requirements, including USF and APP.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for onsite meetings at project sites across Arizona and the surrounding region.

Nice to have

• Arizona Registered Geologist (RG) certification or interest in pursuing certification.
• Computer coding skills, such as Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on meaningful water-resource projects.
• Collaborative environment involving multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to groundwater projects in the Southwest.