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Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
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    Location Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Montgomery & Associates is looking for a Staff Hydrogeologist with a field focus to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves working on environmental investigations, lithologic logging, and water well drilling, with a mix of field and office responsibilities. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Observe and document drilling operations, including lithologic logging and interpretation of borehole geophysical logs
  • Monitor well installation and development, verifying compliance with specifications and supervising drilling contractors
  • Support well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
  • Measure water levels, download dataloggers, and collect water, soil, and air samples
  • Install and troubleshoot groundwater and surface-water monitoring equipment and telemetry systems
  • Conduct field tests such as pumping, slug, and infiltration tests
  • Lead health and safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Develop scopes of work, sampling plans, drilling specifications, and health and safety plans
  • Prepare technical documents, including lithologic logs and sampling documentation
  • Analyze field data and assist in regulatory compliance reporting

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, earth science, engineering, or a related field
  • 0-2 years of experience in water well drilling, construction, development, and testing
  • Ability to work safely in remote outdoor locations and operate around heavy machinery
  • Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks on uneven terrain
  • Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS, Survey123, SQL, and Access databases
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
  • Certifications such as 40-hour HAZWOPER or MSHA are a plus

What the company offers

  • Competitive benefits and salary
  • Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training
  • 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
  • Long- and short-term disability
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer matching 401k retirement plan

Skills Required

Company Overview

Montgomery & Associates
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
2 Current Jobs Openings

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is a respected company in the field of water resources, providing expertise in hydrogeology and groundwater management. The company has been in operation since 1984 and is expanding its presence in the western United Sta... Read More

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