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Martin and Wood is actively seeking qualified water resources professionals to join our established team. Please see below for our current job openings and find out about these fulfilling opportunities.

Senior Hydrogeologist (10+ years’ experience)

Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc. (M&W) is seeking a qualified SENIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST with 10+ years of experience to join our established team.

Why Us? As a small consulting company focused on the technical aspects of water rights and water resources, you will get to work with other professionals that are passionate about western water challenges and collaborate with some of the best in the business. Our work is primarily related to water resources and water rights in Colorado. We specialize in helping our clients evaluate, protect, understand, and expand their current and future water supplies.

Job Description: The Senior Hydrogeologist will be responsible for managing hydrogeology projects and staff. The employee will perform technical hydrogeological water resource work including water well design and construction observation, aquifer testing and analyses, groundwater monitoring studies, water accounting and operations, evaluation of lagging and return flow calculations, and writing technical memos and reports. The work may also include groundwater modeling, water quality evaluations, water rights analyses, and expert witness services. The ability to build relationships with clients and others at M&W, mentor junior staff, promote a team environment, prioritize workload and projects for yourself and others, and develop new work and clients is essential.

Qualities Needed or Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Engineering (Master’s degree is preferred)

  • Registration as a Professional Geologist

  • Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights

  • Knowledge and experience with Denver Basin groundwater aquifers and alluvial aquifers

  • Experience mentoring and managing junior staff

  • Experience managing field operations for drilling projects

  • Extremely proficient in MS Word and Excel

  • Groundwater modeling experience preferred

  • Familiarity with ArcMap/ArcGIS desired

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Motivated and willing to work independently and with others

  • Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at the same time

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work

  • Ability to meet project deadlines

About Us: M&W is a small consulting firm that has been in business since 1991. We specialize in surface and groundwater resources, water resources planning, water resources and groundwater modeling, water rights, water quality, GIS applications, and more. Our clients include municipalities, developers, state and federal agencies, ditch companies, irrigators, and non-profit agencies.

M&W’s culture is collaborative and team-based. We work together to support each other, learn from each other, and foster individual professional growth. We strategically build our team for each project so that we can provide the best service to our clients.

Compensation and Benefits: Job classification and salary will be based on experience level and qualifications.

  • Starting salary will range from $90,000 to $150,000 per year. Salary may vary depending on the experience of the applicant.

  • Eligible for an annual merit bonus.

  • Flexible work environment – we allow employees to work a flexible schedule in an optional hybrid work environment to promote personal and professional growth and balance. Our small office is located in Golden, Colorado (Genesee)

  • Ability to earn and use comp time.

  • 100% employer-contributed pre-tax retirement plan.

  • Total compensation estimated to be at least 20% higher when considering merit bonus and retirement.

  • Choice between two health insurance plans (traditional and high deductible options)

  • Health insurance provided at no cost to employees plus HSA contribution to those that choose the high deductible plan.

  • Dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to employee.

  • Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to employee.

  • Options to add qualifying individuals to health, dental, and vision insurance, with portion of premiums covered by M&W.

  • Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.

  • Professional development opportunities including training and participation in relevant professional organizations.

  • Tuition reimbursement program to qualifying employees for after-hours education.

  • Dog friendly office for those that like to bring their best friend to work.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The job is primarily in the office with occasional work out in the field, primarily in the State of Colorado. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or walk on uneven surfaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

To Apply

Want to join our Team? Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to mwi@martinandwood.com. Responses will be provided to those we wish to interview or further discuss qualifications.

Additional Information

The intent of the job description is to provide a representative summary of the functions that will be required of the positions and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties, which shall be consistent with the representative functions listed above and will not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.