Senior Project Manager- Hydrogeologist

Position Title: Senior Hydrogeologist
Location:West Palm Beach Office – 100%  In-office/ client site location
Job Type:Full-TimeWork Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Reports To: PMCM Department

This position reports functionally Client Representative for functional/project oversight and CES Company Representative employment, performance management, and contractual administration.

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to provide technical leadership and field oversight for complex groundwater, subsurface, and deep injection well projects. The successful candidate will have strong hydrogeologic expertise combined with demonstrated experience overseeing well construction, drilling activities, testing, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires hands-on knowledge of deep injection wells, including well design, construction, testing, integrity evaluation, and operational considerations. The Senior Hydrogeologist will work closely with contractors, engineers, regulators, project managers, and other technical professionals to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, permits, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior level hydrogeologic support for groundwater, subsurface, and deep injection well projects and oversight.
• Review well construction methods, drilling logs, geologic samples, casing and screen installation, cementing/grouting, and completion activities.
• Verify that construction activities conform to approved plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors and construction personnel to resolve field issues and technical challenges.
• Review and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, geophysical, and data.
• Evaluate aquifer characteristics, groundwater flow, injection zones, confining units, and subsurface conditions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, construction observation reports, well completion reports, hydrogeologic assessments, and regulatory submittals.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior hydrogeologists and field staff.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in field investigations, drilling programs, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, and other subsurface investigations as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in hydrogeology, groundwater, well construction, or a related field

Technical Skills:

• Injection well design and construction
• Drilling and well completion methods

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Perform additional project related duties as required.

Company Overview

CES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing, civil infrastructure engineering, program management, construction management, and program controls and technology firm with offices in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, the DC Metro area, New York City, and New Jersey.

At CES, we work as a team to deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships with our employees and clients. We are looking for the right professionals to join us on our mission to provide cutting-edge, sustainable innovations that build resilient communities through smart solutions. Being part of our culture means:

• Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
• Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
• Supporting fellow teammates by work sharing and collaborating

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.