Darcy Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Senior Hydrogeologist to join our growing company and help shape our future. This role combines strategic leadership and technical mentorship with hands-on fieldwork and operational oversight, offering the opportunity to advance cutting-edge research, pioneer new applications, and directly shape customer installations. Candidates must share our passion for meaningful climate impact, thrive in collaborative problem-solving, and bring both technical depth and innovative thinking to our mission of reducing carbon emissions from heating and cooling.

With funding from the NSF, DOE, USDA, State of Minnesota, and climate investors. Darcy is pioneering a new groundwater-based geothermal approach to sustainable heating and cooling for commercial and multi-family residential buildings. We’re working closely with industry partners to pioneer integrated ground loop-HVAC designs that help customers meet aggressive carbon emissions goals and energy efficiency requirements while lowering costs. Our approach blends elements of water well and geothermal technology, resulting in a novel way to put groundwater to work.

The Senior Hydrogeologist position offers candidates the chance to be part of an innovative company impacting greenhouse gas emissions in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in hydrogeologic design and well construction, while also contributing directly to field operations and system implementation
• Drive R&D initiatives to advance Darcy’s groundwater-based geothermal technology. identifying opportunities for new methods, tools, and applications
• Oversee and guide well design, construction schematics, and testing protocols, ensuring technical rigor and operational excellence
• Conduct advanced geologic and hydrogeologic analyses of potential project sites to inform innovative system designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate R&D insights into scalable, field-tested solutions
• Lead construction oversight of Darcy wells, managing subcontractors and ensuring adherence to safety, code, and design standards
• Provide thought leadership on hydrogeology best practices, integrating new technologies and approaches into operations
• Develop and refine project specifications for materials, components, and installation methods in alignment with innovation goals
• Support project pricing and partner collaboration, balancing R&D advancement with cost-effective project delivery
• Travel to project sites and industry gatherings, representing Darcy as both a hands-on expert and thought leader

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or related field (or relevant experience)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in hydrogeology with a focus on high-capacity well design, installation, and testing
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing geoscience teams
• Demonstrated success leading projects that integrate R&D, field operations, and innovative technical solutions.
• Strong ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex geologic and hydrogeologic data (maps, logs, well records, cross-sections, modeling outputs)
• Expertise in water well design including materials selection, screen/filter-pack design, pitless unit/surface completion considerations, and installation limitations
• Experience managing field operations and construction oversight in a variety of geologic settings
• Knowledge of drilling and well construction methods, practices, and safety standards
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance leadership, R&D, and hands-on project work
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Preferred:

• Knowledge of well code requirements in at least one jurisdiction and ability to learn requirements in others
• Experience designing or installing well pumps, VFDs, and controls
• Experience programmatically working with modeling data for input/output generation and data analytics/visualization, such as Python, Matlab, COMSOL or MODFLOW
• Registered as a Professional Geologist in a state or states where Darcy operates (or can become registered within 6 months of hire) preferred but not required

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Darcy Solutions, we believe diversity is key to driving innovation and fostering a dynamic workplace culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Who We Are

Darcy Solutions is an engineering design and cleantech startup. Our foundational technology was initially conceived by our co-founder and developed while he was a research scientist at the University of Minnesota following the completion of his PhD there. Since spinning out from the University in 2018, we have focused on refining our technology for commercial application and rapidly driving the growth of our company. We installed our first pilot system in 2019, and following the launch of our first commercial system in 2020, we are enjoying strong interest in our geothermal-HVAC system solutions. To support our growing customer project pipeline and the build-out of the business, we are looking forward to welcoming additional talent into our team. The potential for further technology development is tremendous, and it will further enhance our opportunity and mission to significantly reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooling.

Employment Type

The Senior Hydrogeologist position is a full-time opportunities. We offer a competitive benefits package with full-time employment.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office collaboration at our New Brighton, MN, office with the flexibility of remote work. It also includes field assignments at various project sites.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining your interest in Darcy Solutions and how your skills and experience align with the position.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!