LRE Water is seeking professionals with 0 to 4 years of water rights experience to join our Western Colorado office.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical experts in tasks such as the following:
• Technical support for Water Court applications (SWSPs, Augmentation Plans, etc.)
• Water supply planning studies
• Hydrologic and water rights yield investigations
• Stream depletion analyses such as crop consumptive use, net depletions, and evaluation of potential injury to other water users
• Water budget models for discrete systems and for river basin modeling
• Assist clients in identifying, understanding, and solving problems
• Coordination with attorneys, water users, administrators, objectors, and colleagues
• Preparation of scopes of work and technical reports, including expert disclosure reports
• Litigation support
• Other duties as assigned

• Conduct field work such as the following:
• Measurement of streamflow
• Collecting water quality data on-site and for laboratory analysis
• Surveying pond depths
• Assisting with groundwater pump tests

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, hydrology, watershed science, geology, or similar
• Zero to three years of experience in water rights or water resource engineering
• Strong Excel and GIS skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Independent, self-directed, motivated
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Is aware of, responds to, and considers the needs, points of views, and capabilities of others.
• Establishes effective working relationships among team members.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively orally and in writing.
• Identifies requirements, allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for mission accomplishment
• Solves problems with the use of analytic and communicative skills. Applies solutions to the problem and carry out its resolution.
• Motivates and provides direction in the activities of others to accomplish goals; gains the respect and confidence of others; appropriately assigns work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals; provides advice and assistance as required.

Total Compensation:

The starting pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.87/hour depending upon years of experience and education. 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.

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 Glenwood Springs, Colorado office with the flexibility to work remotely, as approved by the supervisor. Field work may require 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.

Travel Requirements

Although rare, some travel opportunities may be available to visit satellite offices across the United States.

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.

Professional Development

LRE Water values professional development and continuous improvement, such as:

• Unlimited advancement into project and client management roles
• Working towards and obtaining professional registrations
• External technical training courses
• Internal training sessions (Lunch & learns, spring seminar, etc.)
• “On the job” field and/or project training
• Professional registration continuing education activities
• Conferences
• Mentoring
• Project management
• Business & client development
• Professional societies & organizations leadership activities (e.g., committee & board activities)
• Internal committees/leadership activities
• Communication skills (e.g., public speaking, presentations, technical writing)

This position has no deadline to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.25 - $40.87 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Ability to Relocate:

• Glenwood Springs, CO 81601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person