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Job TitleWater Resources Consultant
LocationDurango, CO 81301 US (Primary)
CategoryJob Type
Full-Time
Travel0-25%
Salary Grade$60,000.00 - $71,500.00 (Scientist II)
Job DescriptionSGM is seeking a full-time Water Resources Consultant to reside in the Durango, CO office. This Water Resources Consultant will provide technical science and data support on a wide variety of water resource projects and maintain strong working relationships with other SGM disciplines to foster timely execution of other environment, civil, drinking water, and wastewater projects as needed. Work could include collecting various types of water resources and water rights data in the field, processing that data, interpreting the results of data collected, ArcGIS mapping, and preparing data and figures for technical reports that summarize project findings. Work may also entail designing data collection programs, regulatory permitting support, water rights analysis, project assets management, and grant applications and/or project financial planning.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Support the technical needs and execution of projects associated with SGM's water resource services including water supply planning and development, groundwater, surface water, and water quality needs.Work with water attorneys and state water officials and have knowledge of Colorado water rights and water resource management to obtain permits and decrees for clients.Conduct water rights analyses such as: historical consumptive use analyses, demand, and supply analyses, physically and legally available yield analyses, groundwater movement analyses.Independently plan and implement tasks to support complex hydrology investigations.Develop and maintain client relationships and trust.Communicate effectively with SGM teams and clients.Complete necessary documentation including peer review of reports, memos, client correspondence, and other items.Serve as a technical lead for field investigations, data collection, and analysis.Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:0-3 years of experience in water resource consulting and management including ground water, surface water hydrology, water rights, and water quality services.Interest in and desire to learn Colorado water rights and water resource management, including local, state, and federal drinking water, wastewater, ground and surface water rules and regulations.Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro software.Technical understanding of the principles of hydrology and ability to independently plan and conduct complex hydrology investigations.Possess initiative to meet task deliverables and to learn new skills and software relevant to projects.Able to communicate with staff including project leadership and communication of client needs.Outgoing and willing to meet and interact with a wide variety of people.Well-versed in Excel, including tracking, sorting, filtering, and manipulating complex datasets; using high level formulas to concisely summarize data (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.); creating user-friendly tables and charts to visually display complex data.Strong technical writing skills.Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, geology, water resources or other related science discipline.Valid Driver's License.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with permitting and Clean Water Act compliance is preferred but not essential.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to travel to various project sites, including mountain locations.SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.
At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.
SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.
As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Contact SGMGlenwood Springs Office
118 W. Sixth Street, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.1004
970.945.5948 fax
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