Hydrogeologist III

Bowman has an opportunity for a Hydrogeologist III to join our team in Troy, NY.  

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Serves as an experienced technical resource supporting and leading hydrogeologic investigations and groundwater-related components of environmental, water resources, and infrastructure projects. This role applies advanced hydrogeologic principles to evaluate groundwater systems, support permitting and compliance, and deliver technically sound analyses while mentoring junior staff and supporting project delivery objectives. Experience with landfill compliance, groundwater remediation, aquifer pumping tests, mine dewatering, and regulatory coordination at mining and industrial facilities is preferred.

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work with moderate independence, exercising sound technical judgment on complex assignments.
• Receive general direction from senior hydrogeologists or project managers, with review focused on results rather than methods.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hydrogeologists, technicians, and field staff.
• Participate in internal technical reviews to ensure accuracy, defensibility, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance and consistency with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
  · Lead, mentor, and support project teams with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency.
  · Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate hydrogeologic findings into broader project solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients, regulators, and stakeholders regarding groundwater conditions, study results, and recommendations.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling input, and task-level budgeting.
• Assist with proposal development, including technical approaches, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Promote best practices, safety, and quality standards across hydrogeologic work.
• Coordinate subcontractors and drilling contractors to support field operations and project execution.

Do the Work

• Plan, conduct, and interpret hydrogeologic investigations, including groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, pumping tests, and data analysis.
• Evaluate groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and surface water–groundwater interactions.
• Lead hydrogeologic investigations at industrial, mining, and contaminated sites, including landfills and aggregate operations.
• Support site characterization, aquifer characterization, groundwater exploration, and contaminant plume delineation activities.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, regulatory submittals, technical memoranda, and defensible technical documentation for state and local agencies.
• Analyze and interpret groundwater, geological, geophysical, and water quality data using accepted analytical and numerical methods.
• Perform environmental data management, statistical analyses, trend analyses, and data visualization.
• Support groundwater modeling efforts and interpretation of results, as appropriate.
• Develop site conceptual models incorporating geology, hydrogeology, climate conditions, and contaminant distribution.
• Perform chemical data evaluation and contaminant fate and transport analyses to support remedial decision-making and compliance reporting.
• Assist with development of remediation, corrective action, mitigation, mine dewatering, or water supply strategies.
• Develop and implement remedial action plans, water quality investigation scopes, and corrective action strategies.
• Support reclamation planning, mine permit compliance, and mine closure activities.
• Support well installations, drilling operations, borehole conversion, well reconstruction activities, and sampling events; oversee contractors and subcontractors as needed.
• Manage drilling subcontractors in the field, including oversight of well construction, soil logging, and rock logging activities.
• Design and manage groundwater monitoring programs, including deployment and maintenance of telemetry systems, pressure transducers, and groundwater instrumentation.
• Plan and execute groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling events using low-flow, passive diffusion bag, and grab sampling methodologies.
• Provide field training to staff on groundwater level data collection, transducer calibration, and sampling procedures.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on environmental litigation matters, including data review, expert support, and preparation of defensible technical materials.
• Direct production of maps, figures, and plans using GIS and CAD software.
• Ensure work products meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Track progress on assigned tasks to support project schedules and budgets.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in hydrogeologic and environmental compliance practices.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong understanding of hydrogeologic principles and groundwater systems.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and defensible analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior staff.
• Problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to groundwater and environmental compliance.
• Ability to coordinate field logistics and manage subcontractors in remote or active industrial environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of progressive experience in hydrogeology or groundwater-related consulting.
• Working knowledge of groundwater modeling software and data analysis tools preferred.
• Experience with field investigations, groundwater monitoring, and report preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Professional licensure (PG or PE) or ability to obtain licensure preferred, depending on discipline and jurisdiction.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform fieldwork as required.

• Partially indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $75,000 - $100,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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If you have any questions about the application process, please email 

recruiting@bowman.com