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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:
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<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>
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Clients: Serve clients holistically by:
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<li>Partnering to solve their range of environmental challenges strategically</li>
<li>Offering new resources, services, and skills across geographies</li>
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Competence: Be proud because:
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<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>
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Contribution: Your efforts matter because:
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<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>
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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.
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<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>
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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 seeking a creative, passionate, and organized Mining Hydrogeologist/ Senior Project Manager to join our growing Mining Services Team. The ideal candidate would have 10-15 years of experience in mining-related hydrogeology and the desire to provide excellent technical support to mining clients in the western U.S. and abroad. This position can be either full or part time and will ideally be located in Nevada or Colorado but other locations considered.&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
Project Management
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Simultaneously manage multiple projects and clients and be able to effectively prioritize projects and tasks.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop and implement work plans to solve complex problems.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Delegate tasks to the appropriate technical staff; provide guidance to project teams; clearly communicate expectations and regularly provide constructive feedback to project teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop realistic budgets and schedules for projects.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Write clear and concise reports for internal and external/public audiences.</li>
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Technical Leadership
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide detail-oriented technical hydrogeology support to clients, projects, and staff.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mentor staff in a variety of hydrogeology technical skills such as conceptual model design, aquifer test analysis, groundwater flow modeling, mine dewatering, and water management and disposal.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong technical review, planning, and report writing skills.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Help the client understand, identify, and formulate problems.&nbsp;</li>
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Business Development&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop mining-related business in hydrogeology, hydrology, water management, mining geochemistry, mine waste management, pit lake management, and related.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Engage potential clients in all mining phases, from pre-feasibility and permitting, through operations, and into post closure.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Present new ideas and/or projects at conferences in a manner that demonstrates LRE Water is a leader in the mine-water resources industry.</li>
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Qualifications
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Minimum Bachelor's degree geological engineering, environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a related field required.</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in mining-related hydrogeology.</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong, broad, technical skills in hydrogeology including conceptual model design, aquifer test analysis, and some background in groundwater modeling.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Expertise and experience in geology and mining hydrogeology.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Solid understanding of porous, fracture, and vadose zone flow.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preferred experience in hard-rock, surface and underground mine sites, fracture- and vadose-zone flow expertise, and groundwater flow modeling.</li>
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively orally and in writing.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Works well independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Identifies when immediate action is needed, and is willing to make decisions, render judgments, and take action.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Identifies existing and potential problems; finds root causes; and selects a course of action for resolution.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develops and maintains good working relationships with clients and staff members</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develops and implements plans to solve complex problems</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">Ability to task-switch throughout the day while organizing time and priorities to effectively meet deadlines.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ability to perform a task while paying close attention to details</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Possess the ability to manage projects to meet project deadlines in a way that meets or exceeds client expectations without exceeding the budget</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Presents a very high level of competency across all areas of work including technical, computer, writing, verbal, and presentation skills</li>
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Travel Requirements
This position has the potential for national and international travel.&nbsp;
Total Compensation:
The starting <span style="font-weight: 400;" data-rich-links="{&quot;dde_di&quot;:&quot;kix.9xmthyfgpdld&quot;,&quot;dde-fdv&quot;:&quot;salary&quot;,&quot;dde-sii&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.1bwr9vum0679&quot;,&quot;ddefe-ddi&quot;:{&quot;cv&quot;:{&quot;op&quot;:&quot;set&quot;,&quot;opValue&quot;:[{&quot;di-id&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.1bwr9vum0679&quot;,&quot;di-v&quot;:&quot;salary&quot;,&quot;di-dv&quot;:&quot;salary&quot;,&quot;di-ts&quot;:{&quot;ts_bd&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs&quot;:11,&quot;ts_ff&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;ts_it&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st&quot;:false,&quot;ts_tw&quot;:400,&quot;ts_un&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va&quot;:&quot;nor&quot;,&quot;ts_bgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_fgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_bd_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_ff_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_it_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_un_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_bgc2_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fgc2_i&quot;:false}},{&quot;di-id&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.mlgtsclf896c&quot;,&quot;di-v&quot;:&quot;pay&quot;,&quot;di-dv&quot;:&quot;pay&quot;,&quot;di-ts&quot;:{&quot;ts_bd&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs&quot;:11,&quot;ts_ff&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;ts_it&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st&quot;:false,&quot;ts_tw&quot;:400,&quot;ts_un&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va&quot;:&quot;nor&quot;,&quot;ts_bgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_fgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_bd_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_ff_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_it_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_un_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_bgc2_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fgc2_i&quot;:false}}]}},&quot;ddefe-t&quot;:&quot;Configuration 1&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;dropdown&quot;}">salary range for this position is $113,000 - $162,000/<span style="font-weight: 400;" data-rich-links="{&quot;dde_di&quot;:&quot;kix.5li9tpd9t8jg&quot;,&quot;dde-fdv&quot;:&quot;annually &quot;,&quot;dde-sii&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.y03arb4uec23&quot;,&quot;ddefe-ddi&quot;:{&quot;cv&quot;:{&quot;op&quot;:&quot;set&quot;,&quot;opValue&quot;:[{&quot;di-id&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.61vln9bfnhu9&quot;,&quot;di-v&quot;:&quot;hour&quot;,&quot;di-dv&quot;:&quot;hour&quot;,&quot;di-ts&quot;:{&quot;ts_bd&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs&quot;:11,&quot;ts_ff&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;ts_it&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st&quot;:false,&quot;ts_tw&quot;:400,&quot;ts_un&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va&quot;:&quot;nor&quot;,&quot;ts_bgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_fgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_bd_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_ff_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_it_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_un_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_bgc2_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fgc2_i&quot;:false}},{&quot;di-id&quot;:&quot;dropdownItem.y03arb4uec23&quot;,&quot;di-v&quot;:&quot;annually &quot;,&quot;di-dv&quot;:&quot;annually &quot;,&quot;di-ts&quot;:{&quot;ts_bd&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs&quot;:11,&quot;ts_ff&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;ts_it&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st&quot;:false,&quot;ts_tw&quot;:400,&quot;ts_un&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va&quot;:&quot;nor&quot;,&quot;ts_bgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_fgc2&quot;:{&quot;clr_type&quot;:0,&quot;hclr_color&quot;:null},&quot;ts_bd_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fs_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_ff_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_it_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_sc_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_st_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_un_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_va_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_bgc2_i&quot;:false,&quot;ts_fgc2_i&quot;:false}}]}},&quot;ddefe-t&quot;:&quot;Hourly or annually&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;dropdown&quot;}">annually depending upon years of experience and education. Pay is negotiable for a higher level of experience. LRE Water reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range depending on experience. LRE Water also distributes bonuses and 401(k) contributions based on annual company profitability. 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;
Flexible/Hybrid Work Options:
LRE Water offers a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility for our employees and encourages work/life balance. This role is a 100% remote opportunity based out of Nevada. Field work may require 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.
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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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Professional Development&nbsp;
LRE Water values professional development and continuous improvement, such as:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Advancement into leadership and ownership opportunities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Working towards and obtaining professional registrations</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">External technical training courses</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Internal training sessions (Lunch &amp; learns, spring seminar, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&ldquo;On the job&rdquo; field and/or project training</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Professional registration continuing education activities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Conferences</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mentoring&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Project management&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Business &amp; client development</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Professional societies &amp; organizations leadership activities (e.g., committee &amp; board activities)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Internal committees/leadership activities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Communication skills (e.g., public speaking, presentations, technical writing)</li>
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This position has no deadline to apply.

Senior Project Manager - Mining Sector

Position Summary: We are looking for a talented and motivated Geochemist with 0&ndash;5 years of experience to support a variety of environmental and mining-related projects. This position is ideal for individuals with a solid academic foundation in geochemistry and an interest in applying their knowledge to real-world challenges involving water quality, geochemical modeling, and site characterization. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and gain valuable field, laboratory, and consulting experience.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Apply geochemical principles to evaluate water-rock interactions, contaminant transport, and environmental water quality
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Perform geochemical modeling using tools such as PHREEQC, MIN3P, and Geochemist&rsquo;s Workbench to support site evaluations, remediation planning, and impact assessments
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Analyze and interpret geochemical and hydrogeological data sets from field and laboratory investigations
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Contribute to technical reports, proposals, and presentations with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and scientific rigor
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Collaborate with geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, and engineers across disciplines and project phases
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Support field activities including groundwater sampling, site inspections, and data collection as needed
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Maintain high standards of quality and safety in all project work
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Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Geology
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Master&rsquo;s or Ph.D. in Geochemistry or a closely related field (required)
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0&ndash;5 years of professional experience in geochemistry, hydrogeology, or environmental science
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Strong academic or practical experience in:
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Environmental water quality assessments
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Geochemical modeling (PHREEQC, MIN3P, Geochemist&rsquo;s Workbench, or similar tools)
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Water-rock interaction processes
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Basic hydrology concepts and applications
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Prior experience working in or with the mining industry
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Familiarity with laboratory geochemistry techniques or analytical instrumentation
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Field experience conducting groundwater sampling, well logging, or related tasks
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed/remote team
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Additional Details: This position offers remote flexibility, but preference will be given to candidates located in Colorado, Nevada, or Arizona due to the proximity of key project sites. Occasional travel to field locations, including active or legacy mine sites, will be required. The role may involve both office-based and hands-on work in support of environmental assessments, permitting, remediation, or regulatory compliance.
There is no deadline to apply.&nbsp;

Golden, CO

Staff Geochemist - Mining Department

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.