Senior Hydrogeologist

About Hazen and Sawyer

Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation) Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned firm dedicated exclusively to water. With over 2000 employees across 70 offices in the United States Latin America Canada and the UK we specialize in the planning design and construction oversight of environmental infrastructure for water wastewater and stormwater management. Our culture emphasizes creativity collaboration and professional growth supported by a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Florida team. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced geologist hydrogeologist or groundwater-focused engineer with a strong background in water infrastructure projects. You will lead complex hydrogeologic investigations manage multidisciplinary teams and contribute to strategic planning and execution of projects related to underground injection control (UIC) wellfield development groundwater resource management aquifer protection and integration with broader water/wastewater infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeologic investigations including data collection analysis interpretation and presentation.
• Manage planning design permitting testing and construction of groundwater-related infrastructure including UIC wells monitoring wells and wellfields.
• Oversee development of technical reports and evaluations using GIS and groundwater modeling.
• Provide technical leadership in well construction testing modification and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists and discipline design professionals across water and wastewater sectors.
• Collaborate with clients regulatory agencies and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and foster technical development within the hydrogeology group.
• Support proposal development client presentations and strategic business development.
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits throughout Florida from planning through construction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Geological Sciences Hydrogeology or Environmental/Civil Engineering.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• 10-20 years of experiencein hydrogeology groundwater infrastructure or water/wastewater project engineering.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-year projects with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Hydrogeology.
• Experience with Floridas regulatory framework for groundwater and UIC systems.
• Familiarity with water/wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.
• Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities.
• Experience in client engagement and proposal development.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience education and location.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical dental vision and prescription plans).
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical dependent care and transportation.
• Short and long-term disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays floating holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and financial planning support.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement in-house training and incentives for licensure and professional memberships.