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Barr Engineering Co. · 7 hours ago

Hydrogeologist – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior hydrogeologist to help support their growing work in the intermountain west. The role involves hydrogeologic characterization, groundwater management, feasibility studies, and mentoring staff, while also engaging in business development activities and maintaining client relationships.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply advanced hydrogeologic expertise to design and interpret field investigations, support groundwater modeling, develop conceptual site models, and identify practical solutions for groundwater management, permitting, and remediation across diverse sectors and site conditions

Lead and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning through execution, helping ensure high technical quality, budget, and schedule adherence and alignment with client objectives

Evaluate hydrogeologic data, regulatory frameworks, and site-specific constraints to develop innovative and technically sound solutions for environmental challenges, including fate and transport of contaminants, ASR/MAR systems, and dewatering

Produce clear, well-structured technical reports and deliver compelling presentations to clients, regulators, and stakeholders. Translate complex hydrogeologic concepts into accessible insights to support informed decision-making

Collaborate effectively with clients, regulators, internal teams, and subcontractors. Build strong professional relationships, contribute to business development, and support a positive, inclusive, and solutions-oriented team culture

Qualification

Hydrogeologic characterizationGroundwater modelingProfessional Geologist licenseProject managementNumerical modeling softwareEnvironmental permittingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMentoring capabilities

Required

Education: bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or a closely related discipline

Experience: 10 or more years of relevant experience

Experience designing and implementing hydrogeologic field investigation activities, including drilling and well construction; standard field sampling procedures for soil, rock, sediments, surface water, and groundwater; and aquifer tests

Familiarity with the use of hydrogeologic data to support groundwater model development and calibration

Licenses/certifications: registered Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one jurisdiction

Software: working experience with numerical groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, MOLDFLOW-SUFACT, Groundwater Vistas, GMS, or FEFLOW

Driver's license: possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

Advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, or engineering with an emphasis in hydrogeology; experience, coursework, or continuing education related to groundwater chemistry and solute fate and transport

Experience developing technical analyses for mine dewatering design and operations, including pit slope depressurization, general dewatering practices, and site-wide water management

Knowledge of the CCR rules and programs and experience with groundwater monitoring network certifications, clean closure assessments and impoundment closure plans, design, and implementation

Working experience with numerical groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, MOLDFLOW-SUFACT, Groundwater Vistas, GMS, or FEFLOW

Experience with federal and/or state water regulatory programs in one or more intermountain west states

Recognized expertise in hydrogeology, demonstrated by regularly presenting at conferences and/or publishing

Previous consulting experience

Benefits

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders

Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave

Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities