Colorado Water Resources Engineering Leader

EKI Environment & Water, Inc.; Arvada (CO); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP

401(k) profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional training

Zusammenfassung

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. seeks a Colorado Water Resource Engineering Leader to guide water rights engineering efforts and manage projects across the Colorado and Rocky Mountain regions.

You will lead technical delivery, build client relationships, and grow the firm’s presence through strategic planning, competitive pursuits, and high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience, with 8+ years as water resource engineer in Colorado.
• Knowledge of Colorado water rights frameworks and administration.

Aufgaben

• Lead and grow Colorado water rights engineering and related water resources services.
• Grow a book of business for water resource engineering in Colorado and Rocky Mountain markets.
• Develop long-term client relationships and lead competitive pursuits with marketing collaboration.
• Lead a team of professionals to execute the pipeline of work and ensure timely, quality deliverables.
• Prepare technical memorandums, water supply assessments, and related reports.

Kenntnisse

Colorado water rights

Water resources planning

Technical writing

Client relationships

Project leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/ Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Registration desirable

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.