INTERA Incorporated is seeking a motivated Geologist / Hydrogeologist to join our office in Bloomington, Indiana. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative professional with a strong interest in problem-solving and a desire to continue developing their technical expertise. This position supports water-supply projects throughout Indiana and the broader Midwest, allowing you to work alongside a highly skilled technical team in both field and office settings.
This opportunity offers professional growth through hands-on project experience and mentorship from industry-leading professionals within a supportive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include collaboration with project managers, professional geologists, and other experienced staff on a variety of hydrogeologic site investigations across the region. At INTERA, you’ll be part of a team committed to technical excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve. Join us and make a difference today for a better tomorrow.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting routine monitoring events such as installing pressure transducers and measuring water levels
- Track and maintain large monitoring networks
- Collecting samples and using field instruments to monitor hydrologic conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water)
- Supporting and participating in site-characterization investigations, including geophysical surveys, well drilling oversight, geologic logging, groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing events
- Collection of field data, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic data
- Developing and updating 3-D Geologic Models
- Development of maps in ArcGIS
- Documenting, managing, and analyzing data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, and Word or equivalent software
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork
- Oversee work performed by subcontractors, to ensure work is completed in accordance with work plans, design drawings, specifications, and client expectations
- Interfacing with clients and communicating with the public
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geosciences, hydrogeology, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of hydrogeology
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete routine tasks on schedule
- Document and maintain accurate and thorough records of field activities using forms and daily logs
- Previous experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation
- Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical topics through writing, presentations, and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
- Travel to project sites for extended durations (up to 2–3 weeks at a time), as needed, requiring safe driving and flexibility for multi-week stays
- Professional Geologist (PG) licensure is an expected professional milestone for this role
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology
- Mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (pumps, motors, blowers, generators, field instruments, etc.)
- Prior work experience with an environmental or engineering firm
- Basic understanding of level survey methods (rod & level, laser level, total station)
- Experience with drilling techniques and sample collection
- Experience with geographical information systems (GIS)
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
About INTERA & Our Benefits
INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!
Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
- Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
- Opportunities for stock ownership
- Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
- Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
- Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
- Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more
These are just some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.