Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates
Sacramento, CA
Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a full-time hydrogeologist or groundwater hydrologist to join our California Team. The position includes mid-level responsibilities and requires the ability to manage and provide technical support to multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously. The person in this position will interact with M&A team leaders, project staff, project managers, administrative personnel, clients, and regulators. Our company of highly respected water resources professionals, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western U.S. and South America. In California, our team comprises 21 professional staff across 4 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, and Pasadena. This position will support groundwater resource and environmental projects throughout California. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers. The position is available at 3 of our California offices (Oakland, Sacramento, or Monterey). Our team is currently working at least 50% in the office. Work duties will include the following: Managing and technically contributing to tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, including:
  • Supporting projects planning and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
  • Interpretation of lithologic, hydrologic testing, depth-specific water quality, and borehole geophysical data
  • Designing and interpreting results of predictive modeling runs and supporting model updates
  • Evaluating and filling hydrogeologic data gaps
  • Developing hydrogeologic conceptual models
  • Developing water budgets
  • Designing and managing field investigations
  • Interacting with field teams to implement monitoring programs
  • Data evaluations and preparation of technical reports
  • Preparing technical proposals and work plans for future work
Qualifications:
  • Graduate degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering or professional registration (P.G. or P.E.). Both preferred.
  • Understanding of groundwater principles
  • Clear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems
  • Four to 10 years of experience in environmental and water resources consulting
  • Task or project management experience
  • Working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS), Survey123, and SQL and Access databases preferred
  • Professional experience working with groundwater models and stratigraphic modeling software preferred
  • Experience working on SGMA projects for local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies preferred
  • Professional experience with groundwater sampling, remedial investigations, and remediation technologies a plus
  • Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with standard analytical approaches and tools
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills and ability to present technical information in group/meeting settings, and to clients
  • Team-oriented and experienced with delegating work to staff and reviewing staff deliverables
  • Interest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences
  • Ability to legally work and reside in the United States
Your benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include:
  • Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented company
  • Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
  • Interesting and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
  • On the job mentoring by senior professionals
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account; HRA
  • Long- and short-term disability
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
  • Employer matching 401k retirement plan
Monthly Base Pay Range: $6,750 - $8,850 Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses: $91,000 - $120,000 Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above. We are 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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Posted 2026-03-19

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