Montgomery & Associates · 5 hours ago
Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expMontgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist to join our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona. This position focuses on projects involving environmental investigations, lithologic logging, and water well drilling, construction, sampling, and testing.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Observe and document drilling operations, including lithologic logging and interpretation of borehole geophysical logs
Monitor well installation and development; verify compliance with specifications and direct drilling contractors
Support well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
Measure water levels, download dataloggers, and collect water, soil, and air samples
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair groundwater and surface-water monitoring equipment and telemetry systems
Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other field tests
Lead health and safety meetings and ensure compliance with protocols
Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients
Develop scopes of work, sampling plans, drilling specifications, and health and safety plans
Prepare lithologic logs and sample documentation
Analyze field data, process pumping test results, and recommend sustainable pumping rates
Manage and configure instrumentation remotely; integrate data into internal systems
Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports
Assist with regulatory compliance reporting and participate in client meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, earth science, engineering, or related field
0–2 years of experience in water well drilling, construction, development, and testing
Willingness to learn well design fundamentals and Arizona well construction standards
Ability to work safely in remote outdoor locations and around heavy machinery
Comfortable with long field shifts (up to 14 hours), night work, and extended field tours
Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, kneeling, hiking on uneven terrain)
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; positive, team-oriented attitude
Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to legally work in the U.S.; must pass background check and drug test
Preferred
Graduate degree a plus
Familiarity with ArcGIS, Survey123, and SQL and Access databases preferred
Familiarity with CERCLA projects and related regulatory requirements helpful
Certifications such as 40-hour HAZWOPER or MSHA are a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company
Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
Challenging and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
On the job mentoring by senior professionals
Western U.S. projects and travel opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account; HRA
Long- and short-term disability
Life/AD&D insurance
Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer matching 401k retirement plan
Company
Montgomery & Associates
Montgomery & Associates is an environmental services company offering water resource planning, and demand analysis services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Antonio Verde
CFO
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