Water Resources Principal Hydrogeologist

About the role

The Water Resources Principal Hydrogeologist leads and executes hydrogeologic consulting services in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain growth areas, supporting EKI’s business in other geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, technical guidance, and oversight on water resources projects such as: Hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical model development, and groundwater sustainability plans
• Colorado water rights engineering
• Expert testimony and litigation support
• Water supply assessments and water management plans
• Water supply strategies and integrated plans; and/or Groundwater well design, construction, and testing
• Maintain awareness of technical innovations, new industry developments and standards, and identify opportunities to pursue
• Provide external leadership and support regional presence in professional groups and forums, including leading and participating in client meetings, conferences, industry associations, and/or technical committees
• Internal leadership strengthening EKI’s technical capabilities across the organization and mentoring early to mid-career professionals
• Identify hiring and training needs and support the hiring processes
• Support professional development of team members to provide growth opportunities and expand technical capabilities, innovation, and expertise

Requirements

• Fifteen or more (15+) years of experience as a hydrogeologist working on water resources projects, experience in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West preferred
• Registration or licensure as a professional engineer or geoscientist preferred
• Excellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain long-term client relationships
• Proven track record of executing contracts and developing ongoing and/or expanded services for clients
• Knowledge of and experience with Colorado water rights, planning, management, and development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Earth Sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods; must be able to communicate with others to exchange information; must be able to assess the accuracy, quality and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel within Colorado and occasionally to other sites such as EKI offices, client offices, and project locations; travel 25 to 40 percent of the time, occasionally overnight

Benefits

As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits. EKI is an equal opportunity employer.