LRE Water is seeking a senior-level Environmental Scientist, Hydrologist, or Water Resources Engineer to provide expertise regarding the acquisition of environmental permits and the navigation of water quality regulations associated with complex water resource projects. The position will be responsible for working with the Environmental Management team to guide public and private entities through the environmental permitting process at the federal, state, and local regulatory levels, and to help prepare/assemble various documents. We are looking for somebody who enjoys working with others, developing and implementing complex water resource solutions, navigating environmental regulations, and building dynamic partnerships. LRE Water is open to hiring either full time or part time qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Identify federal, state, and local permitting requirements for water resource projects in Colorado and other western states.
• Provide regulatory and permitting expertise for water resource projects in Colorado and other Western states including identification of potential permitting risk factors.
• Provide oversight on projects including liaison with regulatory agencies and working with other engineers/scientists in the collection and assessment of needed environmental data.
• Advise or lead the preparation of various documents associated with permitting of water infrastructure projects, including reservoirs, pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, river diversion structures, and well fields at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Participate in Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) Rulemaking Hearings and associated stakeholder workgroups on behalf of clients.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff
• Design, prepare scopes of work/work plans, and prepare cost estimates
• Develop new client relationships and/or play an important role in developing existing key client relationships.
• Oversee and manage a project team;
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to ensure project requirements, deadlines, budget, and schedules are on track.
• Submit project deliverables that adhere to quality standards.
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in hydrology, environmental science, engineering, ecology, geology, resource economics, or other related science field required
• 10 years of water related permitting and/or regulatory experience required,
• Experience working with the following agencies preferred:
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting
• Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) permitting
• Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC)
• 401 water quality certifications
• Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS)
• County 1041 permitting (Colorado)
• United States Forest Service (USFS)
• Strong project management background and proven track record of successful project delivery required
• Experience with the successful development of new and existing clients required
• Active presence in the Colorado water community required
• A valid driver's license and good driving record is required
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Completion of wetland delineation training and/ or Wetland Delineation Certification preferred but not required
• A Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Hydrogeology (PG), or Professional Hydrology (PH) certification or desire to obtain certification in Colorado is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Presents and expresses ideas and information effectively and concisely in oral and written form; listens and comprehends what others are saying; shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others; provides a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions in a manner appropriate for the audience; and presents information and material in a manner which gains the agreement of others.
• Makes decisions, renders judgments, and takes action on difficult or unpleasant tasks in a timely fashion, to include the appropriate communication of both negative and positive information and decisions.
• Identifies requirements, allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for mission accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.
• Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintains credibility with others on specialty matters; and uses appropriate procedures, or systems in the operational and/or staff environment as the position requires.

Total Compensation:

The starting salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000 Annually depending upon years of experience and education. Candidates with more than 15 years of experience would be eligible for a higher range of $115,000-$150,000 Annually. Pay is negotiable for a higher level of experience. LRE Water reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range depending on experience. LRE Water also distributes bonuses and 401(k) contributions based on annual company profitability. Employer paid benefits increase total compensation by approximately 20%. Additionally, LRE Water supports training and professional development activities for all staff and offers discretionary bonus opportunities as recognition for performance, earning a professional credential, speaking engagements or publication. LRE Water does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Options:

LRE Water offers a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility for our employees and encourages work/life balance. This role will be based out of the Denver, Colorado office with the flexibility to work remotely. A qualified applicant who prefers to work entirely remote is acceptable, but they must live in Colorado in an area that is commutable to either our Denver or Glenwood Springs office at times. Field work may be required and may include travel, long field days, weekend work, and night work that will occasionally result in weeks with more than 40-hours of work. Mileage, expenses, and/or per diem paid for work travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, or status as a protected veteran. LRE Water validates the right to work using E-Verify.

Disability Accommodations

​If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to complete an application on our website, please contact employment@lrewater.com. As a reminder, we do not accept applications by email.

This position has no deadline to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80204