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LRE Water is always seeking professionals with water rights' experience to join our Denver, Colorado office. 

Description of Position:

• Manage or assist in managing projects, tasks, budgets, and client relationships, and provide quality control review, for projects 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
• Expert testimony in Water Court, including litigation support
• Ability to foster relationships that lead to new and repeat clients

Desired Skills and Experience:

• At least 2-30 years of relevant experience in water rights (experience in other states may be considered) and water resource engineering
• Strong technical skills, including skill in interpretation and understanding of water right decrees; administration guidelines; maps; and water supply, demand, and use data
• Strong writing skills and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills, including management of staff
• Professional registration preferred
• Positive attitude
• Independent, self-directed, motivated
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Total Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $190,000 annually depending upon years of experience and education. Salary is negotiable for a higher level of experience. LRE also distributes bonuses and 401k contributions based on annual company profitability. LRE reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range depending on experience. Employer paid benefits increase total compensation by approximately 20%. Additionally, LRE 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. LRE does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category.

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 require some local travel to the Denver office, client meetings, and legal proceedings. Full- or part-time schedules are available.