Job Description
Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc. (M&W) is seeking to hire a water resources engineer to join our team of engineers and hydrogeologists. The Staff or Project Water Resources Engineer position is a technical position primarily in the water rights and water resources fields. The position may include tasks relating to hydrologic analyses of streamflow conditions, construction of hydrologic models, preparation of engineering reports and/or raw water master plans, water supply planning, review of water court decrees, development and maintenance of water accounting forms, review of and conducting historical consumptive use analyses, water rights evaluations, preparation of expert reports in support of Colorado water court cases, hydrogeological analyses, and occasional field work. The majority of the work will be performed in the office; however, occasional out-of-office opportunities arise which include: surface water sampling; site visits to diversion structures, farms, ranches, and storage and/or recharge facilities; interviewing farmers or other knowledgeable persons on water use; and attending meetings and professional development forums.
Staff Water Resources Engineer: The ideal employee will have 1-5 years of experience working in the water resources field. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and the ability to obtain a professional engineer license in the future are preferred. The employee will have the opportunity to work under the direction of senior staff and gain additional independent responsibilities over time. The employee will work often with other staff and will have multiple levels of staff available to them for training and mentoring.
Project Water Resources Engineer: The ideal employee will have over 5 years of experience working in the water resources field. A master’s degree and professional engineer license are preferred. The employee will have the opportunity to manage projects and mentor and train junior staff. The employee will work both independently and often with other staff.
Please note this posting is for one employee at either the staff level or project level.
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