RH2 is currently seeking a Staff Hydrogeologist to support our Senior Hydrogeologist Project Manager in our Bothell, WA location. In addition to the civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers at RH2, this position will work with a small team of licensed geologists, hydrogeologists, and engineering geologists. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and on-the-job training related to assisting clients in Washington state, and potentially Oregon and Idaho, with respect to their water rights.

Water rights work often includes document review, review of applicable laws, rules, and case law, site visits, interviews, aerial photo interpretation, hydrology or hydrogeologic analysis, and report preparation. While the position is primarily focused on hydrogeology and water rights, there will be opportunities to expand into other areas of interest, such as general geology, engineering geology and construction inspection.

With your skills you will:

• Obtain and review publicly available information (including but not limited to USGS reports, water well reports, geologic maps, and consultant reports) to develop conceptual models for the hydrogeology of an area of interest.
• Interpret available information for creation of hydrogeologic cross sections, potentiometric surfaces, and aquifer spatial extents.
• Identification of preferred drilling locations and depths for proposed production wells.
• Drafting specifications for well drilling and aquifer testing.
• Observation and documentation of well drilling, including identification of preferred well completion depth, and well screen design.
• Planning and executing aquifer testing to capture data necessary to calculate aquifer properties such as hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, and storativity.
• Collection of water quality samples for both field and laboratory analysis.
• Analyzing data to calculate aquifer properties.
• Identification and characterization of hydrogeologic systems, including logging test pits, borings, and drill cuttings.
• Evaluating aquifer and streamflow properties, even with incomplete information.
• Calculating interference drawdown impacts on nearby wells and/or anticipated streamflow reduction based on proposed or recently drilled wells.
• Preparation of technical memoranda and reports documenting geologic and hydrogeologic information, analysis, and conclusions.
• Willingness to be trained in Washington water law, including how to obtain water right records, water right interpretation and documentation, preparation of water right applications, and processing of water right applications (changes and new) for both surface and groundwater rights.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or similar Applied Geological Science field required
• Master of Science degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or similar Applied Geological Science field required
• 1-4 years of professional experience in Geology and Hydrogeology, or a related role
• Have already passed or be prepared to take the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology exam within 1 year
• Have, or willing to obtain, a Washington State Geologist license, and Hydrogeologist specialty endorsement, when eligible
• Experience with glacial, fluvial, and bedrock geology typically encountered in the Pacific Northwest.
• Prior history of classifying sediment samples in the field using the Unified Soil Classification System, as well as analysis of hydrogeologic data.
• GIS experience highly preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Report writing and data presentation in a clear, concise, and professional format.
• Experience using CAD, advanced excel skill level, modeling, and/or remote sensing.

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily, but not entirely, performed in an office/business setting. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to:

• Sit or stand at a desk
• Type on a keyboard, read a computer monitor, and ability to speak on the phone
• Travel between RH2 offices and/or job sites
• Stand and/or walk around a construction job site for up to 10 hours per day during construction observation or data collection.
• Climb ladders and flights of stairs
• Position requires ability to bend, kneel, stoop and stand on various ground materials using hands and arms to reach, dig or pull materials to conduct applicable tests and assessments, including entering shallow test pits or shored excavations.

Compensation counts:

RH2 has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees' contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the range of $30.00 to $40.00/hour and will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. RH2 values our employees' work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.

Benefits you'll enjoy:

• Health & Wellbeing – 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.
• Rest & Recover – Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.
• Savings Plans – 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available.
• **Team Building & Community – **Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships.
• **Career Recognition & Development – **Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you.

RH2 is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. RH2 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Applicants requiring special assistance and/or persons with disabilities contact Human Resources at 425-951-5400.