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Careers At LRE Water

We are looking for potential employees who demonstrate:
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Hunger: You have a drive to learn, always strive for excellence, and enjoy overcoming challenges through perseverance and innovation.
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Intelligence: You see things from different perspectives, and use this understanding to solve complex problems.
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Humility: You appreciate mistakes because they lead to further learning and understanding, welcome constructive feedback, and actively support team and project members in their work.
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We are proud of the fun, encouraging environment we've built here at LRE Water. 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, 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>2 healthcare plan options, employee premiums paid at 100%</li>
<li>Monthly employer contribution to HSA or HRA</li>
<li>Full dental benefits in and out of network</li>
<li>Vision premium paid at 100% for employees&nbsp;</li>
<li>Life, short-, and long-term disability and AD&amp;D paid 100% by LRE Water.&nbsp; Only 23% of small employers offer STD/LTD as a paid benefit</li>
<li>A patient-advocacy program (a free service that helps employees navigate benefits and health conditions)</li>
<li>401K Match Benefits with immediate vesting of personal and employer contributions</li>
<li>Employee ownership and shareholder opportunities</li>
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<h3>Equal Employment Opportunity:</h3>
LRE is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. LRE 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 validates right to work using E-Verify.

Why Join the LRE Water Team?

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.

Staff Hydrogeologist II - Phoenix (Full Time)
LRE Water (LRE) is seeking a Staff Hydrogeologist I with 0-2 years experience to join our growing Phoenix Office. The Staff Hydrogeologist I will assist our project managers on a wide range of water resources projects including:
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<li>Water Supply and Recharge Well Design; Drilling and Well Construction Oversight</li>
<li>Aquifer Hydrologic Characterization; Aquifer testing</li>
<li>Well Assessments, Modifications, and Rehabilitations</li>
<li>Water Quality Assessments; Well Siting Studies</li>
<li>Planning and Permitting for Groundwater Recharge, Storage, and Recovery</li>
<li>Groundwater and Surface Water Modeling Support</li>
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Detailed Description:
Provide technical support to senior-level staff on a variety of water resources projects, and perform both field and office assignments, as needed.
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<li>Field work will include various forms of hydrologic testing; sampling surface water and groundwater; oversight of well drilling operations, borehole logging, and well installation; and coordination/oversight of subcontractors.</li>
<li>Field assignments will primarily be local to the Phoenix metro area. Some (20-30%) travel, including overnight stays, may be required. Field assignments will require ability to perform physically demanding, outdoor work in all types of weather.</li>
<li>Office work will include technical report writing and review; quality control and quality assurance and tabulation of field and laboratory data; generating boring logs and geologic cross sections; aquifer test design, implementation, and analysis; generating maps and figures; and assistance with groundwater modeling tasks. Additional opportunities for more complex and technical work will be available as staff desire and experience warrants.</li>
<li>Assist in the development of, and independently execute field work plans.</li>
<li>Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules, budgets, and objectives for diverse municipal and private sector clients.</li>
<li>Communicate findings and problems to senior staff and make recommendations as appropriate.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of geology and hydrogeology to aid development and management of groundwater resources for clients.</li>
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Desired Skills and Experience:
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<li>BS Degree in geology or hydrogeology (or related field) with 0-2 years of experience in water resources and/or hydrogeological investigations; MS Degree a plus but not required</li>
<li>Strong, all-around academic knowledge and understanding of hydrogeology and geology</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Valid driver's license and good driving record</li>
<li>Strong MS Office skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Possess a positive, can-do attitude, be flexible and self-motivated, and have a strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Candidates should have the ability to develop competency across all technical areas of his/her work (indicators are computer proficiency, technical writing, verbal communication, presentation skills, learning from experiences, and seeking feedback from more experienced staff).</li>
<li>Experience with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, AutoCAD, AqteSolv, RockWorks, and/or database software a plus.</li>
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Benefits:
LRE Water offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and no vesting schedule; choice of medical plan at no cost to the employee, dental and vision coverage; employer provided short and long-term disability; employee assistance and wellness program; health savings account with generous monthly employer contribution and flexible spending options; employer provided basic life insurance; voluntary life insurance options; career development opportunities; flexible hours with hybrid work from home options and an outstanding work environment. Our benefits program is designed to provide staff the opportunity to realize personal, professional, and financial growth, making LRE Water a great place to work!
Total Compensation:
The starting salary range for this position is $58,000 - $69,000 annually depending upon 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. LRE Water does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
Interested?
At LRE Water, our goal is to enable a steady and profitable pace of growth, and we are committed to finding the right mix of people to build our business and serve our valued clients. We are seeking professionals that are aligned with our culture and who demonstrate a combination of technical, management, computer, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. If you feel that your education, work experience, and skill sets meet our requirements, we encourage you to send us a cover letter and resume. Visit us at&nbsp;www.lrewater.com&nbsp;to learn more about our professionals and our services.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
LRE is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. LRE 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 validates right to work using E-Verify.

Staff Hydrogeologist I

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LRE Water is a recognized leader in water resources throughout the western United States with offices in Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Nebraska, Minnesota, & Kansas.

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Staff Hydrogeologist I

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.

— Allan Foster, EI - Staff Hydrogeologist