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Water Resources Engineering Leader

Spencer Ogden

Job Description

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We’re looking for a senior Water Resources Engineering Leader to help lead and expand a growing Colorado water resources practice.

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This position is particularly suited to an established Colorado water resources professional with deep experience in water rights engineering, water supply planning, client development, and technical leadership .

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You’ll have the opportunity to lead complex projects, develop a team, build long-term client relationships, and play a major role in growing the firm's presence within the Colorado water community.

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What You’ll Work On:

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• Colorado water rights engineering

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• Water supply planning and development

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• Water rights yield studies

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• Changes of water rights and augmentation plans

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• Water rights accounting

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• River and stream system supply modeling

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• Water budgets and water accounting frameworks

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• Water transfers and strategic water supply planning

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• Water rights valuations

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• Expert analysis, testimony, and litigation support

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What You’ll Do:

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• Lead and grow Colorado water rights and water resources engineering services

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• Develop and expand a book of business across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region

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• Build long-term relationships with municipalities, water providers, and other key clients

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• Lead proposals and competitive pursuits

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• Manage and develop a team of water resources professionals

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• Provide senior technical guidance and QA/QC

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• Lead complex water supply and water rights projects

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• Prepare and review technical reports, water supply assessments, water management plans, and strategic studies

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• Represent the practice with clients and external stakeholders

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What We’re Looking For:

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• 12+ years of water resources engineering experience

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• 8+ years of experience working within the Colorado water resources market

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• Strong knowledge of Colorado water rights frameworks and administration

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• Significant experience with water supply and water rights engineering

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• Surface water and water balance modeling experience

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• Demonstrated client relationship and business development capabilities

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• Experience leading and developing technical teams

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline

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• Master's degree preferred

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• Professional registration preferred

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• Expert testimony or litigation-support experience is highly desirable

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This is an opportunity for an established Colorado water resources professional to take a significant leadership position combining technical excellence, client development, team leadership, and practice growth .

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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