Senior Hydrogeologist

Wright Water Engineers, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to manage water resources projects. The role involves groundwater well planning, data analysis, and team leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in geology and engineering, with strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance plans

Voluntary dental and vision plans

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in consulting.
• 5+ years of water supply well design and construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological water resources practice, including project and staff management.
• Conduct seepage analysis and groundwater data interpretation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering

Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

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$100,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Wright Water Engineers, Inc. (WWE) is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to lead WWE’s hydrogeological water resources practice, including project and staff management, with particular emphasis on planning and permitting of groundwater wells, conducting seepage analysis, and analyzing and interpreting groundwater quantity and quality data, and logging and interpretation of subsurface characteristics and groundwater levels. The position will also support Colorado water rights tasks, including substitute water supply plans, augmentation plans, historical consumptive use analysis, water demand analyses, and lagged depletion analyses. Education and experience should include geology, hydrogeology, geomorphology, and water quality. Knowledge of municipal groundwater well design and construction and/or experience in groundwater modeling and geotechnical engineering will be advantageous.

Representative assignments include:

• Water level and water quality sampling, data compilation, and analysis
• Interpretation of water level and water quality data
• Technical writing about field activities and observations relative to geologic and hydrogeologic influences on properties and water resources
• Formulation and execution of analysis using spreadsheet tools and models, including Glover analysis, drawdown evaluations, lag time computations, and similar.
• Well-to-well interference assessments
• Support for Colorado water rights assignments related to surface and groundwater
• Assessment of existing well performance, development, and rehabilitation
• Review and interpretation of geophysical logs and aquifer test information
• Alluvial and bedrock aquifer well design and specifications, permitting, construction oversight, and aquifer testing (municipal experience is desirable but not required)
• Expert witness testimony

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with emphasis in earth sciences
• 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in consulting
• 5+ years of water supply well design and construction experience
• Ability to market and generate work
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within scope and budget
• Ability to research and understand subsurface conditions
• Ability to work in the field, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and nimbly respond to project scheduling and coordination
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors
• Ability to provide clear guidance and mentoring to project staff, including task delegation and technical direction
• Excellent written communication skills, including technical memoranda and reports
• Ability to perform fieldwork in addition to regular office responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience with design and construction of mechanical systems including electrical, hydraulics, pumping, and controls systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with emphasis in earth sciences
• Familiarity with Colorado Water Law
• Knowledge of Western United States geology, preferably Colorado
• Experience with Denver Basin aquifers
• Experience with municipal, residential, and irrigation water supply wells
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Groundwater modeling experience
• Full-time position with office and fieldwork opportunities
• Compensation range (salary + bonuses) is $100,000-$160,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance plans, voluntary dental and vision plans, and a retirement plan
• Additional perks, such as flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health reimbursement arrangement, profit-sharing, and a discretionary bonus program
• Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment with leaders in the water resources industry

About Us:

Wright Water Engineers Inc. (WWE) is a well-respected, employee-owned, and employee-operated consulting engineering firm that specializes in water resources, environmental, and civil engineering. With offices in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Durango, Colorado, WWE has been providing comprehensive engineering services since 1961. Our team of experts includes engineers, biologists, chemists, geologists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, and scientists, working on diverse and challenging projects across the United States. WWE is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates interested in joining our team should submit their cover letter and resume to Beth Knudsen ([e-mail]) with “Senior Hydrogeologist” as the subject line.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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