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# Lead Hydrogeologist at Foth

- **Company:** Foth
- **Location:** Green Bay, WI
- **Compensation:** $100k–$140k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/foth/6815bf30-4184-44ad-b2b6-cb467742712a

## Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Lead the technical execution of hydrogeological aspects of projects
- Work with project managers to estimate project costs and consult on technical approach
- Develop technical approaches for regional hydrologic characterization of groundwater systems in environments comprised of unconsolidated deposits and fractured crystalline rock
- Provide project and technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined projects, to include managing a portion of a project’s budget, scope, schedule, regulatory and contractual commitments
- Develop and implement technical approaches for numerical analysis of groundwater and surface water systems in support of permitting, industrial development and site remediation
- Teach, mentor and develop other members, as well as serve as a resource in the area of hydrogeology

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience conducting hydrogeological investigations, including at least 5 years of hands-on field experience
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing field characterization programs, including aquifer testing, hydrophysical profiling, groundwater modeling, and numerical analysis
- Proven ability to provide project leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, including management of budgets, schedules, regulatory and contractual commitments, and delivery of technical consultation
- Experience integrating hydrogeologic investigations and numerical analyses with feasibility studies and alternatives analyses
- Previous experience providing expert witness testimony at environmental hearings

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology or Engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience working in deep bedrock environments
- Previous experience working with a technical consulting firm

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

## About Foth

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Foth is a member-owned engineering and science consulting firm providing custom solutions across industries including aviation, infrastructure, environment, and production.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned)
- **Headquarters**: De Pere, Wisconsin, United States (also referenced as Green Bay, WI)
- **Founded**: 1938
- **Founders**: Herbert S. Foth

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Engineering services (civil, environmental, process, mechanical, aviation, coastal/waterfront, geospatial, mining, solid waste, transportation, water/wastewater, food production, etc.)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial, municipal, and government clients across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- **Mission/purpose**: “Combine unparalleled passion and expertise in science, engineering, and technology to help our clients win and grow.”

## Products & Services
- **Environment Solutions**: Environmental consulting, remediation, solid waste management, geospatial services.
- **Infrastructure Solutions**: Aviation, transportation, coastal/waterfront, water/wastewater engineering.
- **Production Solutions**: Process engineering for food, dairy, beverage, paper/pulp, consumer products, and engineering-led design-build.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private, member-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$250M (sourced from LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deloitte Distinguished Performer—Innovation Award (2022); Deloitte Wisconsin 75 (2022)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount ~617 (LinkedIn) or 750+ (company site); 4.1% YoY employee growth; 33+ locations; recent acquisitions (Food Plant Engineering, LLC and Food Plant Construction, LLC in 2025); expansion into Mexico and Canada (2025); new office in Jacksonville, FL (2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Member-owned structure** – employees have a stake in the company’s success and growth.
- **Deep expertise** across multiple engineering disciplines with 80+ years of history.
- **Reinvestment in talent** – $6M+ annually in professional development, training, and certifications.
- **Safety record** – multiple years without a lost time or restricted duty incident (DART).
- **Interdisciplinary collaboration** – three business units working together on complex, multi-faceted projects.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue geographic expansion (southeast U.S., Mexico, Canada).
- Broaden capabilities via targeted acquisitions (e.g., food plant architecture/engineering).
- Leverage AI in recruiting/hiring processes while maintaining human decision-making.
- Invest in member development and maintain strong safety culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Member-owned culture** – employees are “members” with ownership stake; profit-sharing/incentives.
- **Flexibility** – hybrid/remote options available; flexible schedules.
- **Professional development** – $6M+ annual training budget; conferences, certifications, tuition support.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, PTO, volunteer time off, wellness incentives, retirement, legal/investment advisory services.
- **Work environment** – sit-to-stand desks, 3D design tools, community service events, member celebrations.
- **Safety focus** – rigorous health and safety practices embedded in all projects.
- **Diversity & inclusion** – equal opportunity employer, accommodations for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/fothcompanies)
2. [Foth Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/foth)
3. [Foth Careers Page](https://www.foth.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [Foth About Us](https://www.foth.com/about-us/)
5. [Foth History](https://www.foth.com/about-us/our-history/)

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