Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Engineering
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Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance
Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc.
Martin and Wood Water Consultants (M&W) is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrogeologist to join our experienced water resources and water rights consulting team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to lead projects, mentor staff, and work on complex groundwater and water rights challenges in Colorado.
What You’ll Do- Lead and manage hydrogeologic projects and technical staff
- Conduct and oversee groundwater investigations, including well design, aquifer testing, and monitoring programs
- Perform water accounting, lagging, and return flow analyses
- Prepare technical memoranda and reports
- Support groundwater modeling, water quality evaluations, and water rights analyses
Manage drilling and field operations - Develop new groundwater work
- Mentor junior staff and support team development
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- Registered Professional Geologist is preferred
- 10+ years of hydrogeology experience
- Experience with Colorado water rights
- Knowledge of Denver Basin and alluvial aquifers
- Experience managing staff and field programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Groundwater modeling and ArcGIS experience a plus
We’re a small, highly technical consulting firm focused on water resources planning, water evaluations, and water rights in Colorado. Our culture is collaborative, team-oriented, and centered on technical excellence and professional growth. We work with municipalities, developers, water-related agencies, irrigators, industry, and non-profits on meaningful western water challenges.
- Salary: $90,000–$160,000 (based on experience)
- Annual merit bonus
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- 100% employer-funded pre-tax retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to employees and 50% company covered for spouses and dependents
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
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