Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates is hiring a full-time early-career hydrogeologist for their Tucson, AZ office. The role involves data processing and analysis, supporting groundwater modeling, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a graduate degree in hydrology or geology, experience with GIS and data analysis, and strong communication skills. The position may include occasional fieldwork and offers various benefits in a collaborative work environment.
Hydrogeologist

Tucson Office

Montgomery & Associates, Inc. (M&A) is seeking a full-time early-career hydrogeologist to join our Tucson office. The position primarily includes processing and analyzing data, supporting groundwater modeling activities, and preparing technical reports in support of a variety of projects. Range of duties will vary with experience and qualifications. The candidate will interact with M&A project staff and project managers, administrative personnel, and clients. Occasional field work may be required.

Duties
• Compiling, processing, and analyzing hydrogeologic data, including field data
• Creating and maintaining project databases
• Assisting groundwater modelers with data input, processing, and analysis
• Developing water budgets and hydrogeologic conceptual models
• Using spreadsheets, databases, GIS, and graphing software to create and manipulate data files, maps, and plots
• Processing and importing data for web-based data portal and data management system in support of project needs
• Preparing data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos
• Participating in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations

Qualifications
• Understanding of groundwater principles and clear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systems
• Graduate degree in hydrology or geology with hydrology courses strongly preferred
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in teams and at times with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of GIS systems (ArcGIS Pro), Python data analysis and Access or SQL databases strongly preferred
• Experience using standard analytical approaches and tools
• Experience with working on data analysis to support groundwater modeling preferred
• Up to 4 years of experience in water resources or environmental consulting preferred
• Strong organizational, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computer skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to legally work and reside in the United States

Your benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include:
• Competitive benefits and salary in a growing 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

At M&A, our mission is to promote a fulfilling and respectful work culture where employees collaborate to deliver pragmatic water resource solutions grounded in the principles of integrity, scientific rigor, and environmental responsibility. We are independently owned by practicing scientists who are committed to these values and to supporting our community partners.

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.