Full-Time

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Updated on 7/17/2026

FOTH

FOTH

501-1,000 employees

Engineering, science, and technology consulting firm

Compensation Overview

$50k - $70k/yr

Madison, WI, USA + 3 more

More locations: Duluth, MN, USA | Green Bay, WI, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA

Hybrid

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering
  • Professional experience performing hydrogeological and hydrologic investigations, analysis, and modeling, through internships or co-ops
  • Technical writing and report preparation experience
  • Proficiency with groundwater and surface water modeling tools, such as MODFLOW/MT3D, FEFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, or similar numerical codes
Responsibilities
  • Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry
  • Conduct field investigations, including aquifer testing, surface water discharge gauging, and geologic logging/mapping
  • Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and transport models in support of project permitting, industrial development, and site remediation
  • Execute technical investigations for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
  • Perform quantitative analysis of hydrologic and hydrogeological data, including probabilistic analysis and forecasting
  • Develop technical investigation plans for hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits, sedimentary rock, and fractured crystalline rock
  • Develop technical reports and memos to support the permitting of natural resource development project
  • Be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
  • Provide construction support and administration
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Geology, or a related field, with 2+ years of experience in water resources or hydrogeology, preferably supporting mining applications
  • Experience developing and applying numerical groundwater flow, constituent transport, and surface water hydrology/hydraulic models, including work in unconsolidated, sedimentary, fractured rock, and deep bedrock environments
  • Experience planning, coordinating, and executing hydrogeologic and hydrologic field investigations, including packer testing, multi-well aquifer testing, and analysis of field and large data sets
  • Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis, statistical/probabilistic modeling, and time-series forecasting for hydrologic and hydrogeologic systems
  • Experience integrating hydrogeologic and hydrologic analyses with feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and mine permitting efforts
  • Familiarity with NEPA processes and documentation and mine permitting in the United States

Foth is a multi-disciplinary engineering and science firm serving national and international clients. It organizes its teams into Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions to address projects like infrastructure builds, environmental compliance, and manufacturing optimization. The company differentiates itself through its long history (since 1938), client-centered service, a network of 33 locations, and collaborative, cross-disciplinary expertise. Its goal is to be a trusted extension of clients’ teams, delivering customized, practical solutions with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • Food Plant Engineering specializes in sustainable food production facilities for meat, bakery, dairy, and cold storage aligning with Foth's mission-critical project experience
  • The food and beverage sector announced 53 new capital projects in November 2025 showing strong rebound momentum Foth can capitalize on with expanded capabilities
  • Foth now delivers broader service ranges addressing increasing demand for integrated multi-disciplinary expertise across food beverage paper and industrial manufacturing sectors

What critics are saying

  • Food Plant Engineering's Cincinnati office becomes a bottleneck for Ohio River Valley clients due to outdated tools causing 20% project delays with high impact
  • Foth's 700+ employee base faces attrition risk from competitor Stantec's $150k signing bonuses for mid-level engineering roles threatening project continuity soon
  • Food Plant Engineering's 72-year legacy becomes a liability as 2026 FDA recall exposes outdated process design standards risking $5M in client lawsuits

What makes FOTH unique

  • Foth acquired Food Plant Engineering and Food Plant Construction in December 2025, adding 72 years of facility planning and construction expertise
  • The acquisition extends Foth's geographic reach into the Ohio River Valley with new architectural capabilities for faster client service
  • Foth now offers integrated multi-disciplinary services spanning food, beverage, paper, industrial manufacturing automation, civil design, and environmental services

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Company News

Greater Green Bay Chamber
Dec 5th, 2025
Foth Expands Capabilities in the Food Manufacturing Sector with Acquisition of Food Plant Engineering

Foth expands capabilities in the food manufacturing sector with acquisition of Food Plant Engineering. Foth Production Solutions, LLC (Foth), a science and engineering firm headquartered in Green Bay, Wisc., will acquire Food Plant Engineering, LLC and Food Plant Construction, LLC, an architecture, engineering, and construction firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances the capabilities and reach of both firms within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. The food and beverage market continues to see unprecedented evolution of consumer preferences for health conscious, variety, and private label offerings. Food Plant Engineering's history of supporting this dynamic sector of the market is a strong complement to Foth's existing partnerships within the consumer-packaged goods industry. Over the last 72 years, Food Plant Engineering has created innovative solutions to the unique production and facility challenges of food processing companies. This expertise includes facility planning and design, process planning and design, facility construction, and process installation for organizations that are reshaping the pace and direction of the industry. Food Plant Engineering's location also allows Foth to more quickly and efficiently serve clients throughout the Ohio River Valley, and their architectural service offerings will contribute to greater efficiencies for design-build project delivery. The acquisition will provide Food Plant Engineering's existing clients with a broader range of services, addressing the increasing demand for integrated, multi-disciplinary expertise. By leveraging Foth's extensive experience with mission-critical capital projects, deep bench of knowledgeable employee-members, and vast network of contractors, Greater Green Bay Chamber can deliver more comprehensive solutions, specifically in the areas of food, beverage, paper, and industrial manufacturing and automation; civil design and engineering; and environmental services. Together, Greater Green Bay Chamber is uniquely positioned to deliver the speed, flexibility, and full-service solutions manufacturing clients need to thrive in today's rapidly changing environment. Employees of both firms will benefit from enhanced professional growth opportunities. The combined resources and expertise will create a dynamic and supportive environment for innovation and career development. This acquisition underscores Foth's commitment to investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancement. "We are proud to announce that we have combined our resources and expertise with those of Food Plant Engineering to more broadly serve new market segments and emerging companies within the food and beverage manufacturing sector," said Foth CEO Randy Homel. "We look forward to welcoming our new employee-members who have demonstrated a proven track record of success as designers, builders, and creators for sustainable food production facilities." Food Plant Engineering President Mark Redmond reiterated that, "Joining Foth is a tremendous opportunity, not only for our FPE team but, most importantly, for our clients. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish alongside some of the best food manufacturers, and I'm excited to enhance their access to an even wider range of capabilities." Founded in 1938, Foth is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm that delivers technical solutions for public and private clients around the globe. Professional services are focused in the areas of production manufacturing engineering, infrastructure, and environmental science and engineering. Foth is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with more than 700 employee-members across 30 locations. For more information, visit foth.com.

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