Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) is currently searching for an experienced Hydrogeologist in our Water Resource Planning Group in Austin, TX.  The preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of documented experience working on moderate to complex groundwater supply development projects for a diverse client base.  Documented experience with groundwater planning and management districts, municipalities, water utilities, private industry, and other water supply entities which includes client coordination, analysis, report preparation, public meetings, and development of groundwater availability and planning studies is required. 

The preferred candidate will support the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents related to complex groundwater projects including groundwater well field development and design, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), brackish groundwater supply development, injection well planning and design, and regional groundwater projects.   Direct experience with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Groundwater Availability Models (GAMs) is highly valued.  Preferred applicants will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated and have demonstrated technical experience.  

Candidate will work independently as well as part of the larger Water Resource Planning team.  Knowledge and experience with well construction means and methods, local aquifer properties, aquifer testing methods and analysis, analytical and numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling, geochemical modeling, and corrosion analysis is preferred.  The position includes a high degree of client interaction and a commitment to client service. 

Qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects and clients and efficiently prioritize projects and tasks.

• Collect, process and analyze hydrogeologic data in support of conceptual model, groundwater availability, feasibility, design and supply projects for our clients.  This includes but is not limited to the preparation of groundwater availability studies, the design and development of aquifer characterization studies, the development of groundwater models and the use of published models.

• Provide permitting and design services in the development of new groundwater supplies, including well fields, ASR, and brackish groundwater development.

• Design, manage and conduct aquifer pump test and water quality analysis for groundwater supplies.

• Coordinate among subcontractors, contractors and clients to achieve project goals.

• Oversee contractors during exploration and water well drilling, monitor well drilling, well construction and development, aquifer pump testing, downhole geophysical surveys and water quality sampling.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in geology, hydrogeology or water resources engineering (or comparable engineering degree).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in Texas is required.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in the planning, design, and implementation of groundwater availability and supply development projects.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and multi-task, and work with a project team to completion of a task.
• Familiarity and experience with TCEQ permitting for groundwater supply projects including public water supply, aquifer storage and recovery, brackish development, and injection well permitting.
• Experience with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, PYTHON, AQTESOLV, RockWorks, and/or other geologic interpretation software is highly preferred.
• Well drilling and construction oversight.

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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