Principal Hydrogeologist

Spencer Ogden; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Spencer Ogden in Colorado is seeking a Principal Hydrogeologist to lead the growth of its water resources practice. You will shape regional strategy, build high-performing teams, and advance technical delivery for clients across municipal, industrial, mining, and private sectors.

The role combines technical leadership with business development and client relationship management in an employee-owned firm, offering executive-level visibility and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting experience in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources, or a related discipline.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Proven experience leading client relationships and winning new work.
• Track record of managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and scientists.
• Knowledge of Colorado water resources is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Colorado Water Resources practice.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with municipal, industrial, mining, and private-sector clients.
• Drive business development, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Lead complex groundwater and water resources projects from planning through delivery.
• Mentor and develop technical staff while helping grow the Colorado team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on regional strategy and expansion.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery and QA/QC across projects.

Skills

Groundwater investigations

Hydrogeologic conceptual models

Groundwater modeling

Water supply planning

Groundwater basin characterization

Well design and construction

Integrated water management

Water reuse and sustainability

Technical leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

We're partnering with an employee-owned environmental and water resources consulting firm that is looking to hire a Principal Hydrogeologist to lead the growth of its Colorado water resources practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an established consulting leader who enjoys combining technical excellence with business development, client relationship management, and team leadership.

If you're looking for a role where you can shape a regional practice, influence company strategy, and build a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and grow the Colorado Water Resources practice.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with municipal, industrial, mining, and private-sector clients.
• Drive business development, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Lead complex groundwater and water resources projects from planning through delivery.
• Mentor and develop technical staff while helping grow the Colorado team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on regional strategy and expansion.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery and QA/QC across projects.

Technical Experience

We're interested in professionals with expertise in several of the following areas:

• Groundwater investigations
• Hydrogeologic conceptual models
• Groundwater modeling
• Water supply planning and development
• Groundwater basin characterization
• Well design, testing and construction
• Integrated water management
• Water reuse and sustainability
• Technical leadership and project management

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of consulting experience in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources, or a related discipline.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Proven experience leading client relationships and winning new work.
• Track record of managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and scientists.
• Knowledge of Colorado water resources is highly desirable.

Why This Opportunity?

• Executive-level visibility within a growing employee-owned firm.
• Opportunity to build and lead a regional practice.
• Highly technical and client-facing role.
• Strong compensation package:
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee ownership
• Long-term career progression