What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Hydrogeologist position at Spencer Ogden?
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
- Water resources planning
- 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
- Comprehensive benefits
- Long-term career progression
If you're an experienced hydrogeologist ready to take ownership of growing a Colorado practice apply below.