Groundwater Professionals

Employers

Employers of groundwater professionals include local water districts, government agencies (especially federal and state agencies, which employ 50 percent of all hydrologists), consulting firms, landfill operations, private industry, and others with a stake in successful groundwater management.

Starting Out

There are many ways to find openings in the industry. One obvious place to start is the want ads, in the daily newspaper, online, and in various professional journals. Local chapters of groundwater and geological societies sometimes have lists of job opportunities or bulletin boards with important notices. New graduates can also look for work at state employment offices, local or regional water authorities, or the local branches of federal agencies.