Location: Reno Department: Engineering

Lead groundwater investigations, water resource assessments, and remediation projects as a Hydrogeology Project Manager in our Reno, Nevada office, serving Northern Nevada.

Bring your technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team supporting projects from site investigation through regulatory compliance.

Why This Role at Lumos

• Lead hydrogeologic and environmental projects with responsibility for technical quality, budgets, and client relationships.
• Partner with municipalities, developers, and regulatory agencies on water resource and remediation challenges.
• Mentor early-career professionals and develop your leadership within a multidisciplinary consulting firm.

This position offers a highly competitive pay range.

The Role

Within our Civil Engineering practice, you will manage groundwater and environmental projects from planning through completion, including site investigations, water resource assessments, remediation, and regulatory compliance. You will combine technical expertise, project delivery, client management, and team leadership while supporting business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hydrogeologic and environmental projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Lead groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, monitoring programs, and data analysis.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on groundwater modeling, contaminant transport, and remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC review.
• Mentor and support early in career staff and hydrogeology technicians.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of leadership, technical expertise, and business awareness:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Solid communication skills, including client interaction and public presentations.
• Experience developing project budgets and managing financial performance.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Experience in environmental consulting or engineering services.
• Familiarity with Nevada or regional regulatory frameworks.
• Budget management and staff supervision experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive, relevant engineering and project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and remediation technologies.
• Experience with software such as MODFLOW, GIS tools, and data analysis platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

About Lumos

Lumos & Associates is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices across Nevada, California, and Idaho. Our in-house teams offer civil and structural engineering, surveying and mapping, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and construction management. We are committed to innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen the communities we serve, support responsible growth, and build long-term client partnerships.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company-matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account options
• A culture that values work-life balance, professional development, and community involvement

Apply

Interested in leading hydrogeology projects at Lumos & Associates? Apply for the Hydrogeology Project Manager opportunity.