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Austin, Texas · USA job

Senior Hydrogeologist / Subsurface Specialist

Black & Veatch

Austin, Texas

Job description

Overview

In this role you will advance water resource projects within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on groundwater supply, carbon sequestration, and subsurface characterization. You will collaborate with engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists to deliver client-ready solutions across the United States, with a mix of desk work and occasional field activities. You will mentor junior staff, support permitting and regulatory processes, and help shape project strategies. This position offers growth in technical leadership and client engagement in a mission-driven environment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • flexible work options
  • health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • retirement plan (401k) with company match
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption reimbursement
  • employee ownership/ESOP rewards
Responsibilities
  • Provide hydrogeologic, subsurface characterization, and carbon sequestration support for diverse projects
  • Interpret geologic/hydrogeologic data and support permitting/regulatory activities (UIC/CCS)
  • Review and approve work by junior staff; guide technical methods and reporting
  • Develop project plans, budgets, and resource allocations; lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Coordinate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders; ensure deliverables meet client needs
  • Present findings to clients and technical professionals; contribute to proposals and client strategy
  • Mentor junior staff; promote cross-solution collaboration and adherence to safety/processes
Key requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in geology, hydrogeology, geosystems engineering or environmental geology
  • Master's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
  • Licensed Professional Geologist/Geoscientist or Professional Engineer or equivalent
  • Advanced subsurface evaluation and aquifer characterization experience
  • Experience with CCS project development, reservoir modeling, permitting, and monitoring
  • Proficiency with Petrel, ECLIPSE, CMG or similar reservoir/groundwater software
  • Familiarity with UIC programs, injection wells, aquifer storage and recovery
  • Strong regulatory understanding and ability to interact with federal/state agencies
  • GIS proficiency and data visualization skills
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and client-engagement capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • leadership
  • clear communication
  • collaboration
  • subsurface characterization
  • hydrogeologic modeling
  • carbon sequestration workflows

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