Water Resources Principal Hydrogeologist

EKI Environment & Water•Arvada, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned engineering, environmental, and water resources consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. The Water Resources Principal Hydrogeologist reports to the Regional Director (RD) and is responsible for leading and executing hydrogeologic consulting services in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain growth areas while supporting EKI’s business in other geographies such as California, Washington, Texas, and New England. The Principal Hydrogeologist will manage technical projects, grow and lead a team of hydrogeologist and groundwater modelers, provide technical leadership within the Colorado water resource professional community, grow technical capabilities across the organization, lead strategic initiatives, encourage risk stewardship, and develop business and client relationships. Projects may include groundwater management assistance, water rights engineering, groundwater basin characterization, groundwater modeling, water supply planning and development, reuse planning, litigation support, managed aquifer recharge, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Earth Sciences, or a related field
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
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public
Ability to conduct work in a manner consistent with EKI’s values – Integrated Solutions, Responsiveness, Ingenuity, Quality, Results
A current valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

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, with a focus on Colorado
Design, develop, and implement quality assurance/quality control protocols for projects and proposals
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
Provide internal leadership strengthening EKI’s technical capabilities across the organization and mentoring early to mid-career professionals
Participate in strategic plan development and implementation
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
Other duties as required