Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

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Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist to join our growing team at our Tucson, Arizona headquarters. Most work will occur in Arizona, with occasional field assignments in southern California or Nevada. This position offers a mix of field and office work, focusing on projects involving water well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, sampling, and testing.

We encourage you to apply if you have 15 years of experience, a degree in geology, hydrology, or a related field, and an interest or background in well drilling, construction, and testing methods. We're looking for a self-motivated professional with strong time management, organizational, and communication skills. Duties will vary from day to day and week to week, with an expected average of 65% fieldwork and 35% office work. M&A provides comprehensive training for both field and office tasks. Some assignments may be in remote areas or other western states.

Fieldwork Duties

• Observe and document drilling operations, which includes preparing and describing drill cuttings samples in both basin-fill and hard rock geologic settings, characterizing hydrogeologic conditions and contacts, and reviewing and interpreting borehole geophysical logs
• Monitor well and production well installation and development, including inspection of materials, verification of compliance with technical specifications, and direction of drilling contractor
• Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
• Measure water levels and download dataloggers
• Install, configure, or modify instrumentation and telemetry systems related to groundwater and surface water monitoring
• Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other types of field tests with instruction
• Collect and document water and soil samples and measure water quality parameters
• Follow applicable health and safety protocols, regulations policies, and procedures
• Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients

Office Duties

Qualifications

At M&A, our mission is to promote a fulfilling and respectful work culture where employees collaborate to deliver pragmatic water resource solutions grounded in the principles of integrity, scientific rigor, and environmental responsibility. We are independently owned by practicing scientists who are committed to these values and to supporting our community partners. xklufbp

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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