Colorado Water Resources Engineering Leader

EKI Environment & Water Inc; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is seeking a Colorado Water Resource Engineering Leader to spearhead water rights engineering and related water resources projects across Colorado. You will lead technical delivery, grow the local book of business, and build long-term client relationships in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain markets.

The role requires 12+ years in water resources, with strong experience in water rights, modeling, and expert testimony.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience, with 8+ years in Colorado water resources engineering
• Expert testimony experience preferred
• Master's degree and Professional Registration desirable or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Colorado water rights frameworks, water balance, and data visualization
• Strong technical writing and ability to prepare expert reports and assessments

Responsibilities

• Lead Colorado water rights engineering and related water resources services
• Grow a book of business in Colorado and Rocky Mountain markets
• Develop long-term client relationships and lead business pursuits
• Manage and develop a team of professionals to deliver on pipeline workload
• Provide QA/QC on deliverables and communicate findings effectively
• Prepare technical memos, water supply assessments, and water rights analyses

Skills

Communication skills

Colorado water rights

Water resources modeling

Technical writing

Professional registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving water management strategies and practices, improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The Colorado Water Resource Engineering Leader position reports to the Regional Director (RD) and is responsible for leading water resource engineering projects with a particular focus on Colorado water rights engineering including; strategic leadership for projects in Colorado, serve as a senior technical resource on water rights and water supply matters, build and maintain key client relationships, and help expand EKI's presence in the Colorado water community. In addition to technical project delivery and team leadership requirements, the Colorado Water Resource Engineering Leader will be responsible for growing a book of business and developing long‑term client relationships in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain region. The role will also support projects and collaboration across the broader Rocky Mountain region and EKI's national platform.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Lead and grow EKI's Colorado water rights engineering and related water resources services including;
  • Water supply planning and development,
  • Water budgets and water accounting frameworks,
  • River and stream system supply modeling,
  • Water transfers and strategic supply planning,
  • Water rights valuations,
  • Colorado water rights engineering (yield studies, changes, augmentation plans, accounting etc.); and/or
  • Expert analysis, testimony support, and litigation support.
• Grow a book of business for water resource engineering and water rights engineering in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain markets
• Develop long-term relationships with core clients
• Lead competitive pursuits in collaboration with EKI's marketing team
• Develop and manage a team of professionals to execute on the established pipeline of work
• Support professional development of team members to provide growth opportunities and expand technical capabilities, innovation, and expertise
• Plan, organize, and manage the development of project deliverables to ensure timely delivery, technical quality, and within budget
• Interpret technical analysis results and form conclusions
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
• Prepare well‑written technical memorandums or reports and studies, including expert reports, water supply assessments, urban water management plans and/or water supply strategies, integrated plans, water transfers, and water conservation programs
• Prepare effective presentations that communicate complex technical problems in an effective and efficient manner to a broad audience
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the client and external parties
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on and review of project deliverables
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master's degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of twelve (12+) years of experience, with eight (8) or more years as a water resource engineering working in Colorado.
• Expert testimony experience, preferred
• Master's degree, and Professional Registration, or more than 12 years of demonstrated professional experience where Professional Registration is not available for degree, is desirable
• Technical knowledge in surface water modeling water balance modeling, water resources planning, data management and visualization, and technical writing
• Knowledge of Colorado water rights frameworks and administration.

Competencies

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public as may be necessary to accomplish assigned objectives
• Must have ability to conduct work in a manner consistent with EKI's values Integrated Solutions, Responsiveness, Ingenuity, Quality, Results.
• Must have a current valid driver's license

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, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 25% of the time

SALARY RANGE

• The expected base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.

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 through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit‑sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. This description may be amended at any time and employee may be assigned other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

EKI Environment & Water, Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.