Lead Hydrogeologist

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects

Work with project managers to estimate project costs and consult on technical approach

Develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock

Provide project and technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects, to include managing a portion of a project’s budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments

Develop and implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation

Teach, mentor and develop other members, as well as serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field

Minimum 10 years of experience conducting hydrogeological investigations, including at least 5 years of hands-on field experience

Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing field characterization programs, including aquifer testing, hydrophysical profiling, groundwater modeling, and numerical analysis

Proven ability to provide project leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, including management of budgets, schedules, regulatory and contractual commitments, and delivery of technical consultation

Experience integrating hydrogeologic investigations and numerical analyses with feasibility studies and alternatives analyses

Previous experience providing expert witness testimony at environmental hearings

Preferred Qualifications: