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Careers At LRE Water

There are many great reasons to be a part of Spheros! These 4Cs define what you can expect as a valued team member.
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Careers: Expand your career by:
<ul>
<li>Taking on a new role in Spheros</li>
<li>Developing new networks and mentoring paths</li>
<li>Expanding your skills on more complex projects</li>
</ul>
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Clients: Serve clients holistically by:
<ul>
<li>Partnering to solve their range of environmental challenges strategically</li>
<li>Offering new resources, services, and skills across geographies</li>
</ul>
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Competence: Be proud because:
<ul>
<li>We offer science-forward, high end, technically elegant solutions</li>
<li>We are technical experts in our environmental and sustainability fields</li>
<li>We are curious, innovative, and have fun!</li>
</ul>
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Contribution: Your efforts matter because:
<ul>
<li>You are helping to solve complex environmental problems</li>
<li>You are building lasting value for the next generation of educational endowment funds</li>
<li>You can invest in the company's success through Spheros ownership opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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We are proud of the fun, encouraging environment we've built. No matter what your experience level, you will be surrounded by multi-talented, intelligent professionals who support a culture of innovation and growth.
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At LRE Water, our goal is to find the right mix of people to build our business and serve our valued clients. Because we are dedicated to our core values, we specifically recruit professionals who are aligned with our needs and culture.
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Generally, we hire professionals with water industry experience as an engineer, geologist, or scientist. We want people who demonstrate a combination of technical, management, computer, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. If you feel your education, work experience, and skill sets match these requirements, we encourage you to send us a letter and resume expressing your interest.&nbsp;
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<h3>Benefits Include:</h3>
Our benefits program is designed to provide staff with the opportunity to realize personal, professional, and financial growth.
<ul>
<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Three healthcare plan options, with additional option for California employees</li>
<li>Dental and vision insurance</li>
<li>Monthly employer contribution to HSA or HRA</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care costs</li>
<li>Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&amp;D insurance - 100% company paid</li>
<li>401(k) employer match with immediate vesting of both personal and employer contributions</li>
<li>Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal plan, and pet insurance plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Equal Employment Opportunity:</h3>
LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. LRE Water promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, gender identity, or veteran status, including special disabled veterans. LRE Water validates right to work using E-Verify.
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or through our website will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to such submissions.

Why Join the LRE Water Team?

We are hiring! LRE Water is always seeking experienced Water Resources Senior Project Managers, with 15+ years of experience in water rights and water resource engineering. This position includes the potential for company ownership and leadership positions. This individual will be based primarily in our Denver, CO office.
ABOUT LRE WATER LRE Water exists to Connect Water to Life. Since 1970, we have provided leadership in planning, managing, and developing water resources throughout the Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, and Texas regions of the United States.
LRE Water&rsquo;s interdisciplinary professional staff provides innovative water and land solutions through groundwater development and management, integrated water resources planning, water information technology, environmental resource and watershed management, and mine water management. Our work centers around creating access to and thoughtfully managing our most precious natural resource - water.
CULTURE At LRE Water, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to maintaining a culture that encourages and rewards exceptional performance, offers frequent professional development opportunities, values innovation and collaboration, and provides an environment where work-life balance is a priority. We believe that every team member is essential to the success of our organization.
<h3>Job Description:</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships, and provide quality control review, for projects such as the following:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Technical support for Water Court applications (SWSPs, Augmentation Plans, etc.)</li>
<li aria-level="2">Water supply planning studies</li>
<li aria-level="2">Hydrologic and water rights yield investigations</li>
<li aria-level="2">Stream depletion analyses such as crop consumptive use, net depletions, and evaluation of potential injury to other water users</li>
<li aria-level="2">Water budget models for discrete systems and for river basin modeling</li>
<li aria-level="2">Assist clients in identifying, understanding, and solving problems</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coordination with attorneys, water users, administrators, objectors, and colleagues</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preparation of scopes of work and technical reports, including expert disclosure reports</li>
<li aria-level="1">Expert testimony in Water Court, including litigation support</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ability to foster relationships that lead to new and repeat clients</li>
</ul>
<h3>Desired Skills and Experience:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Educational background: Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, hydrology, watershed, science, geology, or similar</li>
<li aria-level="1">At least 15 years of relevant experience in Colorado water rights and water resource engineering, including a working knowledge of Colorado water rights and water administration</li>
<li aria-level="1">Strong technical skills, including skill in interpretation and understanding of water right decrees; administration guidelines; maps; and water supply, demand, and use data</li>
<li aria-level="1">Strong writing skills and verbal communication skills</li>
<li aria-level="1">Strong project management skills, including management of staff</li>
<li aria-level="1">Professional registration preferred</li>
<li aria-level="1">Positive attitude</li>
<li aria-level="1">Independent, self-directed, motivated</li>
<li aria-level="1">Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</li>
</ul>
<h3>Total Compensation:</h3>
The starting salary range for this position is $114,000 &ndash; $162,000 annually depending upon years of experience and education. LRE Water also distributes bonuses and 401k contributions based on annual company profitability. LRE Water 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 Water 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.&nbsp; LRE Water does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, or status as a protected veteran. LRE Water validates right to work using E-Verify.
Disability Accommodations
​If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to complete an application on our website, please contact employment@lrewater.com. As a reminder, we do not accept applications by email.&nbsp;
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This position has no deadline to apply.&nbsp;

Senior Project Manager - Water Rights

We&rsquo;re Hiring! LRE Water is always seeking professionals with water rights' experience to join our Denver, Colorado office.&nbsp;
ABOUT LRE WATER LRE Water exists to Connect Water to Life. Since 1970, we have provided leadership in planning, managing, and developing water resources throughout the Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, and Texas regions of the United States.
LRE Water&rsquo;s interdisciplinary professional staff provides innovative water and land solutions through groundwater development and management, integrated water resources planning, water information technology, environmental resource and watershed management, and mine water management. Our work centers around creating access to and thoughtfully managing our most precious natural resource - water.
CULTURE At LRE Water, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to maintaining a culture that encourages and rewards exceptional performance, offers frequent professional development opportunities, values innovation and collaboration, and provides an environment where work-life balance is a priority. We believe that every team member is essential to the success of our organization.
Description of Position:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage or assist in managing projects, tasks, budgets, and client relationships, and provide quality control review, for projects such as the following:</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Technical support for Water Court applications (SWSPs, Augmentation Plans, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Water supply planning studies</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hydrologic and water rights yield investigations</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Stream depletion analyses such as crop consumptive use, net depletions, and evaluation of potential injury to other water users</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Water budget models for discrete systems and for river basin modeling</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Assist clients in identifying, understanding, and solving problems</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordination with attorneys, water users, administrators, objectors, and colleagues</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preparation of scopes of work and technical reports, including expert disclosure reports</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Expert testimony in Water Court, including litigation support</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ability to foster relationships that lead to new and repeat clients</li>
</ul>
Desired Skills and Experience:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Educational background: Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, hydrology, watershed, science, geology, or similar</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">At least 2-15 years of relevant experience in water rights (experience in other states may be considered) and water resource engineering</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong technical skills, including skill in interpretation and understanding of water right decrees; administration guidelines; maps; and water supply, demand, and use data</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong writing skills and verbal communication skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong project management skills, including management of staff</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Professional registration preferred</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Positive attitude</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Independent, self-directed, motivated</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</li>
</ul>
Total Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $87,000 &ndash; $113,000 annually depending upon years of experience and education. Salary is negotiable for a higher level of experience. LRE Water also distributes bonuses and 401k contributions based on annual company profitability. LRE Water 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 Water 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 Water 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, or status as a protected veteran. LRE Water validates right to work using E-Verify.
Disability Accommodations
​If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to complete an application on our website, please contact employment@lrewater.com. As a reminder, we do not accept applications by email.&nbsp;
This position has no deadline to apply.&nbsp;

Technical Water Rights Professional

LRE Water is seeking a senior-level Environmental Scientist, Hydrologist, or Water Resources Engineer to provide expertise in cross-disciplinary watershed service projects and other complex water resource projects. The position will be responsible for working with various teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are looking for somebody who enjoys working with others, developing and implementing complex water resource solutions, navigating environmental regulations, and building dynamic partnerships. The PM leads the project team to achieve specific and measurable project goals, including project quality and financial success. The PM is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the project. The PM needs to plan ahead, point the project in the right direction, track progress, and make adjustments when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical
<ul>
<li>Understands applicable codes, company standards, safety requirements, and client-specific requirements. Reviews work for compliance and communicates the standards to the team.</li>
<li>Assists in project quality control reviews and continuous improvements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Works closely with other technical staff and with peers in the industry to provide consulting services.</li>
<li>Coordinates and directs multi-discipline teams, including subconsultants.</li>
<li>Clearly communicates technical concepts, both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Constantly seeks knowledge and provides an environment that encourages innovation. Proactively takes lead in implementing innovation into projects and delivery processes.</li>
<li>Open to suggestions and new ideas.</li>
<li>Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Project Management
<ul>
<li>Design, prepare scopes of work/work plans, and prepare cost estimates&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop new client relationships and/or play an important role in developing existing key client relationships.</li>
<li>Oversee and manage a project team;</li>
<li>Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to ensure project requirements, deadlines, budget, and schedules are on track.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Submit project deliverables that adhere to quality standards.</li>
<li>Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution.</li>
<li>Guides the team towards technical solutions. Solicits input from the client on technical solutions when appropriate. Asks probing questions to vet out solutions.</li>
<li>When client requests are out of scope, review additional services priced by business leadership team members. Actively manages scope creep of the team.</li>
<li>Reviews and approves all client invoices on assigned projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prepares strategic plans for project success. Maintains project schedules. Directs certain members of a team through specific portion(s) of a project with assistance from Sr. Staff positions.</li>
<li>Guides the team leveraging knowledge of planning, delivery, and completion to make informed recommendations to the client.</li>
<li>Has full responsibility for managing small to mid-size projects. Works with minimal supervision from a Senior Project Manager. Responsible for coordination of overall project efforts to ensure project completion and quality while maximizing both the Client&rsquo;s satisfaction and the Firm&rsquo;s profitability and mitigating risk to the Firm.</li>
<li>Asks thoughtful, relevant, and open-ended questions to better understand client&rsquo;s needs. Actively listens to develop rapport.</li>
<li>Serves as primary liaison contact with Clients and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Actively manages project communication and documentation while providing a positive motivating force for the project and its participants.</li>
<li>May represent clients at public meetings.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manages relationship with internal and external clients, local agencies, other consulting companies, and contractors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Business Development
<ul>
<li>Leverages professional network to engage with the industry on thought leadership. Participates and looks for opportunities to lead in professional organizations.</li>
<li>Experience with existing clients and/or proven success in watershed projects is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Supports business development activities including community and client events, presentations, and approach to teaming arrangements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Actively contributes to professional networks to share relevant knowledge expected from the client.</li>
<li>Develops detailed proposals and estimates in support of the bidding process, working collaboratively with the marketing department, for small to mid-size projects.</li>
<li>Coordinates with technical leads and marketing operations on pursuits and proposals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Responsible for developing new client business and engaging in strategic Business Development planning for the department.</li>
<li>Create and participate in strategies for building the company&rsquo;s name recognition.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identifies opportunities and prepares strategies for client business development and marketing initiatives.</li>
<li>Identifies regional-specific industry trends for various services.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Leadership / Management
<ul>
<li>Oversee Engineer II &amp; III, Technician Staff II &amp; III, Scientist II/Other</li>
<li>Responsible for the improvement of operations, increasing project efficiency and quality, and building a culture of delivering excellent client service. Leads continuous improvement efforts as requested by senior leadership.</li>
<li>Encourages a people first approach and entrepreneurial initiative in all staff. Guides the team in assessing risk management and business impact when implementing process improvement.</li>
<li>Possesses a desire for lifelong learning. Trains newly hired staff and assists with the development of staff through day-to-day interactions. Participates in formal mentorship programs.</li>
<li>Has successfully completed the PSMJ Bootcamp, or similar coursework.</li>
</ul>
Financial Acumen
<ul>
<li>Responsible for project profitability.</li>
<li>Monitors and manages team labor expenses.</li>
<li>Creates labor forecasts and budgets for necessary staff. Verifying budget and adjusting as needed.</li>
</ul>
Client Service
<ul>
<li>Build relationship capital with clients through project work and networking events.</li>
<li>Developing skills to have difficult discussions with clients.</li>
<li>Exhibits a balance of self-confidence and humility. Cultivates and gains trust through active listening and being a team player.</li>
<li>Works closely with senior staff members to cross market and integrate services for existing clients.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develops quality relationships with assigned clients and analyzes client circumstances to recognize new business opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Educational and Other Requirements
Years of Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>10+ years, 3+ years of PM Experience</li>
</ul>
Licensure/Certification
<ul>
<li>A Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Hydrogeology (PG), Professional Hydrology (PH), or other relevant certification or desire to obtain certification in Colorado is preferred but not required</li>
</ul>
Degree&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or higher level degree in hydrology, environmental science, engineering, ecology, geology, resource economics, or other related science field required</li>
</ul>
Software Capability
Scientific software, Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Company Software (ERP, CRM, HRM etc.), GIS and programming where applicable.
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This position has no deadline to apply.&nbsp;
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Watershed Services Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

We are hiring! LRE Water is seeking a senior-level Environmental Scientist, Hydrologist, or Water Resources Engineer to provide expertise regarding the acquisition of environmental permits and the navigation of water quality regulations associated with complex water resource projects. The position will be responsible for working with the Environmental Management team to guide public and private entities through the environmental permitting process at the federal, state, and local regulatory levels, and to help prepare/assemble various documents. We are looking for somebody who enjoys working with others, developing and implementing complex water resource solutions, navigating environmental regulations, and building dynamic partnerships. LRE Water is open to hiring either full time or part time qualified candidates.&nbsp;
ABOUT LRE WATER LRE Water exists to Connect Water to Life. Since 1970, we have provided leadership in planning, managing, and developing water resources throughout the Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, and Texas regions of the United States.
LRE Water&rsquo;s interdisciplinary professional staff provides innovative water and land solutions through groundwater development and management, integrated water resources planning, water information technology, environmental resource and watershed management, and mine water management. Our work centers around creating access to and thoughtfully managing our most precious natural resource - water.
CULTURE At LRE Water, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to maintaining a culture that encourages and rewards exceptional performance, offers frequent professional development opportunities, values innovation and collaboration, and provides an environment where work-life balance is a priority. We believe that every team member is essential to the success of our organization.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Identify federal, state, and local permitting requirements for water resource projects in Colorado and other western states.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide regulatory and permitting expertise for water resource projects in Colorado and other Western states including identification of potential permitting risk factors.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide oversight on projects including liaison with regulatory agencies and working with other engineers/scientists in the collection and assessment of needed environmental data.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Advise or lead the preparation of various documents associated with permitting of water infrastructure projects, including reservoirs, pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, river diversion structures, and well fields at the federal, state, and local levels.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Participate in Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) Rulemaking Hearings and associated stakeholder workgroups on behalf of clients.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide mentorship and training to junior staff</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Design, prepare scopes of work/work plans, and prepare cost estimates&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop new client relationships and/or play an important role in developing existing key client relationships.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Oversee and manage a project team;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to ensure project requirements, deadlines, budget, and schedules are on track.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Submit project deliverables that adhere to quality standards.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bachelor&rsquo;s or higher level degree in hydrology, environmental science, engineering, ecology, geology, resource economics, or other related science field required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">10+ years of water related permitting and/or regulatory experience required,&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience working with the following agencies preferred:&nbsp;</li>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) permitting</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">401 water quality certifications</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS)&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">County 1041 permitting (Colorado)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">United States Forest Service (USFS)</li>
</ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong project management background and proven track record of successful project delivery required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with the successful development of new and existing clients required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Active presence in the Colorado water community required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A valid driver's license and good driving record is required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Previous consulting experience preferred&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Completion of wetland delineation training and/ or Wetland Delineation Certification preferred but not required</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Hydrogeology (PG), or Professional Hydrology (PH) certification or desire to obtain certification in Colorado is preferred but not required</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presents and expresses ideas and information effectively and concisely in oral and written form; listens and comprehends what others are saying; shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others; provides a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions in a manner appropriate for the audience; and presents information and material in a manner which gains the agreement of others.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Makes decisions, renders judgments, and takes action on difficult or unpleasant tasks in a timely fashion, to include the appropriate communication of both negative and positive information and decisions.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Identifies requirements, allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for mission accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintains credibility with others on specialty matters; and uses appropriate procedures, or systems in the operational and/or staff environment as the position requires.</li>
</ul>
Total Compensation:
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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 be based out of the Denver, Colorado office with the flexibility to work remotely. A qualified applicant who prefers to work entirely remote is acceptable, but they must live in Colorado in an area that is commutable to either our Denver or Glenwood Springs office at times. Field work may be required and may include travel, long field days, weekend work, and night work that will occasionally result in weeks with more than 40-hours of work. Mileage, expenses, and/or per diem paid for work travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LRE Water is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against employees or job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetics, ancestry, or status as a protected veteran. LRE Water validates the right to work using E-Verify.
Disability Accommodations
​If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to complete an application on our website, please contact employment@lrewater.com. As a reminder, we do not accept applications by email.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This position has no dealine to apply.&nbsp;

Water Permitting Project Manager

Location: Remote Salary Range: $130,000 to $195,000
At Spheros Environmental Group, we are redefining how the world approaches environmental challenges. As the landscape of environmental issues continues to evolve rapidly&mdash;with increasing complexity, severity, and regulatory demands&mdash;Spheros is emerging as a global leader in comprehensive consulting services. We deliver cutting-edge solutions across key practice areas, including Air, Water, Ecology, Impact Assessment &amp; Permitting, Digital Services, Climate, and Sustainability. With a growing team of experts across the U.S., we&rsquo;re building a future rooted in innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship.
<h3 class="">Position Overview</h3>
We are seeking a Mining Market Sector Lead to spearhead growth and client engagement within the Mining sector. This strategic leadership role is ideal for an entrepreneurial and collaborative professional with deep sector expertise. The ideal candidate will drive business development, establish and strengthen client relationships, and partner with technical teams to deliver impactful solutions across Spheros&rsquo; service lines.
<h3 class="">Key Responsibilities</h3>
Brand &amp; Business Development
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Shape and execute Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies aligned with annual Mining Sector goals.
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Identify and secure new opportunities by collaborating across business units and technical disciplines.
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Expand sector opportunities across all Spheros practice areas.
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Lead development and achievement of multi-practice projects and sector-wide sales goals.
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Build Spheros&rsquo; reputation and presence in the Mining sector through strategic client engagement.
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Oversee major sector proposals and establish long-term contracts where appropriate.
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Represent Spheros at industry events and conferences, reinforcing our thought leadership.
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Support marketing initiatives and assist in strategic planning and talent identification.
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Project Leadership
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Serve as project lead for select Mining engagements.
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Participate in project execution as a subject matter expert, as needed.
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<h3 class="">Key Qualifications</h3>
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Deep understanding of environmental needs within the Mining sector.
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Established client relationships and a broad network in the industry.
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Strong knowledge of Spheros&rsquo; services (can be developed in role).
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Proven success in business development and cross-functional collaboration.
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Familiarity with industry regulations, trends, and contracting mechanisms.
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Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing teams.
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10+ years of relevant experience.
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Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.

Mining Market Sector Lead

River Through The Mountains

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LRE Water, a Spheros Environmental Company, exists to Connect Water to Life. Since 1970, LRE Water has provided leadership in engineering and consulting services related to planning, managing, and developing water resources throughout the Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, South-Central, NorCal, and SoCal Regions of the United States. 

LRE Water | A Spheros Environmental Company

Working at LRE Water is a privilege because it allows me to pursue these passions through collaborating with highly skilled and talented colleagues to positively impact our communities.