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(EKI) is an employee-owned, full-service engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving water management strategies and practices, improving the environment, and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.\nThe Senior Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer position reports to the Practice Area Director and is responsible for business development, project management, and technical oversight of water resources projects with clients in Texas, Colorado, California, and other states where EKI operates from initial project planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion. Projects may include aquifer characterization, water budgets and water accounting frameworks, groundwater-flow and constituent transport modeling, water supply planning, production well design, water transfer support, indirect and direct potable reuse planning, litigation support, and more.\nPRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nYour responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:\nApply expertise and act as a technical resource on specific elements of the water resources practice area, including:Hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical model development, and groundwater availability\nWater supply assessments and water supply planning studies\nWater supply strategies, integrated plans, water transfers, and water conservation programs\nGroundwater well design, construction, and testing\n\nDevelop project strategies and lead technical staff to support completion of projects on time and within budget\nBuild, maintain, and grow client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to clients across the water resources sector\nBuild, maintain and grow relationships in the professional community across technical and business areas of interest\nLead business development efforts, including identification of new opportunities, preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications, and development of scopes of work and fee estimates\nManage projects from initiation through completion, including budget tracking, scheduling, invoicing, and subconsultant coordination\nProvide quality assurance/quality control and technical review of project deliverables\nMentor and support junior and mid-level staff in developing technical, project management, and business development skills; may include helping supervise and grow a team in Texas\nAssist in developing performance goals for team members\nOther duties as required\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nMinimum of eight (8) years of experience as a hydrogeologist or engineer for water resources projects\nDemonstrated experience in business development, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, contract execution, and generating repeat business\nDemonstrated project management experience, including budget management, scheduling, and responsive client communication\nExcellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain and grow long-term client relationships\nActive Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure in Texas through reciprocity\nTechnical knowledge in numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW), water resources planning, groundwater availability investigations, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing\nKnowledge of and experience with Texas groundwater regulations, water data sources, groundwater availability models, and regional water planning processes\nEffective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public\nAbility to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams\nDemonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines\nMust be able to lift up to 25 lbs\nMust be able to work while remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods\nMust be able to communicate and exchange information with others in person, on calls, and in virtual meetings\nLOCATION\nThis position is ideally based in Houston, Texas or Austin, Texas\nCandidates based elsewhere in Texas or in other locations may be considered\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nMust be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for client meetings and site visits up to 25% of the time\nMust have a current valid driver’s license\nAs an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. 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