Job Description

Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. (SME) has a full-time position for a Project Hydrogeologist with a master’s degree or 3 to 5 or more years of experience. The position will be based at our headquarters in Cumberland, Maine, or at our New Gloucester or Hampden , Maine offices. Travel to other states is frequent and mandatory.

Position Summary

The Project Hydrogeologist will work as part of our Water Resources team and report to a company principal and several project managers . This position offers a rare career opportunity for the qualified candidate to work with a team to provide water purveyor clients with innovative solutions in the areas of wellfield supply; regulatory compliance; and well construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation under the guidance of a leading expert in wellfield management; and managing groundwater source of supply for the country’s largest privately-owned water utilities. Assignments may also support other SME clients in a wide variety of industrial, municipal, and commercial projects throughout the Eastern U.S.

Your Impact

As an SME Project Hydrogeologist, you will:

• have a strong understanding of hydrogeologic principles,
• be self-directed with the ability to collect and manage field data, manage large databases, and conduct detailed data analysis,
• support the SME team in supply well construction, regulatory, maintenance, and redevelopment projects,

as well as:

• assist in the production of proposals, reports, permits, and bid packages, and
• communicate clearly and effectively.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering with a master’s degree or 3+ years of experience in the environmental consulting business
• A deep understanding of physical and chemical hydrogeology
• Experience with well construction, maintenance, and redevelopment,
• Extensive field experience, and
• Excellent communication, organizational, technical, and report writing skills,
• Ability to work independently, and
• Willingness to travel

As well as proven experience and/or exposure to:

• water well related concepts and projects including overburden and bedrock stratigraphy and water yielding principals, well construction, pumping test performance and analysis, and basic water chemistry,
• regulatory guidance and State and Federal water quality MCLs and MEGs is a plus, and
• field work is required, and as such, experience in performing field activities is paramount.

Working at SME

Founded in 1985, SME is an accomplished team of 85+ experienced and talented professionals providing environmental and civil engineering consulting services to clients nationwide. From permitting solar farms to cleaning up environmental hazards, managing society’s waste, and developing sustainable solutions, SME employees share a common goal of assisting clients in the protection of human and environmental health.

Along with a collaborative work environment, SME offers:

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Annual company retreat, fall golf outing, regular social events, and more.

Compensation and Benefits

SME offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Annual HSA contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time with 9 paid holidays per year
• 401k plan with generous matching contribution; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution, and
• Performance-based year-end bonuses.

Let’s Connect!

SME is always looking for new talent. If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (recent proposal or report) as a single PDF or Word document to: smeresumes@sme-engineers.com.

For more information about SME, visit sme-engineers.com .

No telephone calls, please.

SME is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fairness in all our employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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