Summary

Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year depending upon experience

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned hydrogeologic and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, and water experts, we focus on helping our clients protect our shared natural resources. We help develop and manage groundwater resources and ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of this invaluable resource. We have long been a champion of using aquifer storage and recovery technologies to save water for drought conditions and provide environmental benefits to fish and streams which may be impacted by development and climate change.

The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager and hydrogeologist with experience in groundwater resources to help manage a thriving and growing base of groundwater supply projects in Oregon and Washington. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team of professionals making a positive impact in the water industry at an employee-owned company. This is a mid- to senior-level professional position that will be responsible for the timely, accurate and profitable completion of all sized projects, provides added support to leadership, and actively pursues new business development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical:

• Manage projects involving watershed analyses, aquifer characterization, aquifer storage and recovery, aquifer recharge, water well design and construction, aquifer testing, well rehabilitation and maintenance, and resource protection.
• Collaborate with staff, clients, stakeholders, and teaming partners to address groundwater management challenges.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
• Generate technical specifications and contractor bidding documents for well drilling and rehabilitation projects.
• Generate work plans, technical reports, and memorandums.
• Provide review and oversight of project work and reports prepared by junior and mid-level staff.

Managerial:

• Manage budget, performance, billings, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Mentor junior and mid-level technical staff.
• Work with the groundwater team to support GSI’s strategic plan initiatives related to groundwater resources.

Business Development:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Identify new clients and actively pursuit new business development opportunities.
• Attend and present at professional conferences and seminars.

Training:

• Mentor and develop field, data interpretation and project management skills in all technical staff.

Work Environment and Field Work

GSI offers a hybrid work schedule to our staff with flexible work hours. The ideal candidate will live in the Portland area and be available to work in the Portland office a minimum of two days per week. General field activities consist of site visits and project/client meetings. Travel to other company offices may be required as needed. Approximately 10-15 percent of work time will be spent traveling and working in the field and/or to project/client meetings.

Requires frequent computer use in an office setting and may require sitting for long periods of time at their desk. Must be comfortable working long hours from time-to-time to meet project deadlines. Must be comfortable working outside in the elements as needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Oregon RG, Washington LG, or California PG (preferably Washington LHG or California CHG) or Oregon PE in civil engineering with a water resources specialty, or ability to acquire within the first year of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in geology, water resource engineering, natural resource planning, hydrogeology, or closely related field.
• 10-15 years of water resources planning, water supply development, and/or groundwater experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects in areas of water supply development, water resources planning, aquifer/basin studies, and groundwater management.
• Understanding of the water resources sector in Oregon and/or Washington, including market competition, and clients.
• Experience preparing work plans and technical reports as well as reviewing and interpreting data.

Valued Education and Experience

• MS degree in hydrogeology or geology; or MS degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or planning, environmental engineering.
• Experience in the water resources and/or water rights consulting fields.

Success Factors

• An understanding of the technical complexities of groundwater resource and management issues in Oregon and Washington.
• Proficient in all phases of business/client development activities.
• Excellent technical skills with the ability to independently organize and manage work efforts of various types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial character.
• Emotional intelligence and humility.
• Appreciation for diversity.
• Service and action oriented.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Access to medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Cell phone benefit to assist with the cost of using a personal cell phone for business purposes
• Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid time off for certification and licensing exams
• Paid memberships in professional organizations
• Flexible work schedules

About GSI

GSI is a specialized groundwater, environmental, and water resources consulting firm with offices in Oregon and California. We take pride in being a company that treats its employees with respect and fairness and strives for all team members to feel they belong, have valuable insights, and can grow with us. We support environmental justice, green practices, and carbon footprint reduction, and we are actively seeking out a diverse candidate pool of applicants. GSI is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.