Professional Water Resources Specialist

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Professional Water Resources Specialist in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. This role provides the opportunity for technical delivery and project management while assisting in the growth of our expanding water resource engineering and management team. A technical expertise with Utah's water laws, water rights, and water banking, is advantageous in this role. In addition to contributing to technical project delivery and project management, you will also have the opportunity to work along side our senior scientists, engineers, and hydrogeologists to assist in identifying and spearheading business development opportunities in Utah's water resources, as well as current and future projects across the Western United States.

Utah is grappling with limited water resources to manage escalating demand; the state's water users are perpetually confronted with challenging and fluctuating conditions. Geosyntec is eager to invest in Utah's future water management by developing a local skilled practice group to provide support for water banking, water rights, managed aquifer recharge, among other areas.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

You will be engaged in a wide range of technical duties and business development within our growing water resources practice, with a focus on projects in Utah. Building on your past work experience with mentorship from our senior staff, your typical responsibilities will include:

Developing water resource engineering and management studies, including water banking, water rights, and managed aquifer recharge studies;
• Evaluating hydrology, groundwater, water quality, and water demand data in the context of water supply management;
• Reviewing and interpreting water right files relative to Utah State law, Utah Division of Water Rights policies & guidance, and case law;
• Reviewing and interpreting water use data, metering data, land use, and crop records;
• Conducting field investigations, including estimation of water use, well inspections, streamflow monitoring, and a range of related activities to support water resource projects;
• Performing simple to complex quantitative spreadsheet analyses;
• Performing a range of water right permitting activities including new and change applications, administrative divisions, permit extensions, municipal conformances, and helping develop certification recommendations;
• Serve as a technical lead for client and agency interactions, including presenting technical information to state and local agencies and the public;
• Assist in business development for Utah water resources opportunities, staff development, and mentoring; and
• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, natural resources science, watershed sciences, environmental management, or environmental science with an emphasis on water resources or a closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering, geology, natural resources science, watershed sciences, environmental management, or environmental science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG). (preferred)

• At least 5 years of experience as a water resources engineering or management professional or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Familiarity with Utah's water laws, water rights, and water banking, including the Water Banking Act (Utah Code 73-31-101(20)). (required)
• An outstanding track record in client management and technical leadership. (preferred)
• Project experience involving water resources, groundwater recharge, water banking, and water rights. (preferred)
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS pro and ArcGIS Online). (preferred)
• Strong written communication skills. (required)
• Experience with grant writing. (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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