DOWL ยท 9 hours ago
Water & Wastewater Hydrogeologist (early career)
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. As an early career Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality groundwater and water resource projects, leading drilling activities, analyzing data, and contributing to hydrogeologic evaluations.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Oversee drilling and well installation activities including troubleshooting of problems that arise; log borehole cuttings with USCS soil classification and hydrogeologic properties; oversee geophysical logging of boreholes
Work safely in populated, rural, or remote outdoor locations around heavy machinery, mobile equipment, or traffic, sometimes in inclement weather. Requires an aptitude for identifying potential hazards and coordinating with Health and Safety personnel on a worksite
Interface with drillers and oversee well installation and pumping tests (step and constant rate), or airlift testing
Analyze pumping test data
Conduct hydrogeologic desktop evaluations which include compiling available qualitative information and empirical data and interpreting data with focus on project objectives while maintaining sound scientific reasoning
Collect and manage hydrogeologic field data in accordance with defensible data practices, including groundwater levels, flow rate monitoring, water quality sampling, photographs, etc
Analyze various field data including water flow, groundwater levels, GPS locations, and water quality samples
Report on findings of studies by writing technical reports, memorandums, and emails. Effectively communicate study findings through clear technical writing and incorporate use of data presentations including maps, figures, plots or other methods
Assist with design of groundwater test wells, monitoring wells, potable water supply wells, and well rehabilitation plans
Assist with preparation of bids and technical specifications for water projects including water wells
Assist with preparation of preliminary engineering reports for water supply projects
Assist with preparation of water right applications, extension applications, and mapping practices
Assist with groundwater modeling using MODFLOW including running existing public groundwater models or developing project specific models to fulfill client objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in hydrogeology, geological sciences, engineering, or other science discipline with course work specific to hydrogeology will also be considered
EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
Market Sector Software - Basic
Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs basic technical tasks assigned with oversight from others
Performs self-review of basic deliverables
Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain
Preferred
Master's Degree is preferred
Experience with ArcGIS and Python software is desired
Knowledge of a programming language for use in data processing is a plus
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-12
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