CAREERS

We are hiring.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Summit Water Resources, an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Currently, we are seeking a full-time Project Hydrogeologist in our Portland office. Learn more about this career opportunity.

As a subsidiary of GLA, we encourage potential candidates to consider current employment opportunities throughout the GLA companies.

Working at Summit Water Resources

As a subsidiary of GLA, Summit has access to more than 300 professionals and 27 offices in the U.S. and abroad. Our team of professionals are focused on client service and successful project delivery.

Every employee’s unique combination of knowledge, skills, and experience contributes to our success. Based on our breadth of expertise and reputation for innovation, our clients regularly call upon Summit to provide the best solutions to their most complex projects. Therefore, we seek to hire employee-owners with sound academic backgrounds coupled with curiosity, determination, and passion that is contagious.

Our technical staff members include:

Geologists and Hydrogeologists
Groundwater Hydrologists
Certified Water Right Examiners
Civil and Geotechnical Engineers
Certified Stormwater Professionals
Environmental Scientists
Geochemists
GIS Specialists
Database Specialists
Remediation Technicians
Field Technicians

Corporate Culture

We provide our professionals with opportunities to be challenged and grow to their potential, while flexible work schedules allow them to balance challenging work with family and personal goals.

Challenging Projects

As a GLA employee, you will work on a range of interesting projects for respected clients in diverse industries. You’ll gain exposure to other disciplines and experts in other fields that will broaden your perspective and help you develop a well-rounded background.

Employee Ownership

Every employee of GLA has a path to employee-ownership and investment in the company and shares in our financial success.

A Diverse Workforce

GLA believes that a diverse workforce is the foundation of a successful organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Professional Growth

GLA offers opportunities for advancement and professional growth—including professional development programs, continuing education programs, and professional association memberships—to equip our employees with the skills necessary to advance their careers. We encourage our professionals to publish papers and present at technical conferences to promote their professional advancement and garner recognition for the company.

Corporate Values

GLA’s vision is to be a premier provider of professional services, meeting our client’s expectations in delivering projects both on schedule and under budget. These core values serve as the foundation of our firm and are as important today as they were when GLA was founded in 1991.

In recognition of our employees’ commitment to making GLA successful, we have designed an employee benefits program that is intended to take care of our employees and their families when they need it most. We compare the program frequently with the rewards offered at other companies and update it to ensure that we are providing fair compensation, benefits, and a work/life balance for our employees.

The GLA employee benefits program includes health benefits, financial protection, retirement and financial benefits, and work/life balance benefits. Because we value continued education, we offer internal and external professional development opportunities.

Health Benefits:

Medical/vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts

Financial Protection:

Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Supplemental income protection plans

Work/Life Balance:

Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Leaves of absence
Flexible work schedule

Retirement and Financial Benefits:

401(k) plan with discretionary company match
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Professional development expense reimbursement
Credit union membership (for some office locations)
Payroll direct deposit

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