Senior Engineering Geologist

Job Description:

Senior Engineering Geologist

Description

Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Water Resources and Facilities Planning Department for the position of Senior Engineering Geologist. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent opportunity.

Under general direction, assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing complex engineering and geology/hydrogeology-related projects and programs; plans, leads, organizes, and reviews the work of professional and technical staff; administers the design and preparation of major production and monitoring well construction projects; updates and maintains the District's groundwater basin model; and performs related duties, as assigned.

CLOSING DATE & TIME: November 3, 2025, 4:00PM Pacific Time

SALARY:

• Senior Engineering Geologist:
  • Range 226: $74.05 - $92.23 Hourly; $5,924.00 - $7,378.40 Monthly

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and experience with task, project, program management and consultant management skills. They will be proficient in core geological concepts through understanding applied hydrogeology with experience in both water resources and contaminant investigations, ground water numerical modeling techniques including the development of Hydrogeological Conceptual Models, and development and calibration of numerical groundwater flow and solute transport models, related tolls such as PEST and Python or other applicable codes. The candidate will also have knowledge and experience of well and aquifer hydraulics at both the site and basin scales, as well as groundwater resources administrative frameworks such as SGMA and adjudications.

The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 1 vacancy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced-level classification responsible in the professional engineering geologist series for exercising independent judgment in managing engineering and hydrogeology consultants on projects and programs, with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, leading, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, administering consultant contracts, and providing professional-level support to the Principal Engineering Geologist in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within policy guidelines.

This class is distinguished from the Principal Engineering Geologist in that the latter is the highest-level professional engineering geologist class responsible for hydrogeology functions or program areas, with full supervisory-level responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Principal Engineering Geologist or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff, interns, and consultants.

PLEASE NOTE: In-person, pre-employment interview and/or testing is part of the selection process for this position.

BENEFITS: For an overview of EMWD's excellent benefits package please click on the following link: EMWD Benefits Summary

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EMWD's mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.

EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy, and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.

Required Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of project management including resource and budget management.
• Principles and practices of project budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of water resources management and data modeling, including computer simulation modeling of complex groundwater systems.
• Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of production and monitoring wells and exploratory boreholes.
• Theory, principles, and practices of geology, hydrogeology, and hydraulic, civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering.
• Land use concepts and practices including surveying and right of way principles.
• Principles and practices of advanced mathematics as it relates to planning, design, and construction of facilities.
• Public utility governance including the roles and responsibilities of an elected Board of Directors.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Conduct geological, hydrogeological, and geophysical exploration investigations.
• Conduct independent technical research.
• Oversee and manage the work of project consultants.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor complex project budgets.
• Perform project management tasks for complex hydrogeologic and engineering projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Negotiate various scopes of work and contracts including planning studies, and project design, construction, and maintenance contracts.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management, stakeholders, governing boards, and the general public.
• Actively handle multiple tasks and manage time-sensitive and politically sensitive projects; manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience, supporting hydrogeologic and water resources planning, development, and construction programs or projects, or three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Geologist II with the District.

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, civil engineering, or a related field; Master's degree desired.

Licenses/Certifications:

• A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Geologist, Certified Engineering Geologist, or Certified Hydrogeologist or Professional Civil Engineer with verified experience in geological work issued by the State of California.
• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Salary:

$154,024.00 - $191,838.40