Experienced Water Resources Professional

Geosyntec Consultants - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Experienced Water Resources Professional at Geosyntec will lead and assist in the water resource engineering and management team, focusing on business development and project contributions in Utah. The role requires familiarity with local water laws and aims to address the challenges of limited water resources in the state. The position emphasizes technical duties, client interactions, and mentorship within a growing practice dedicated to sustainable water management.

Responsibilities

• Leading client and agency interactions, including presenting technical information to state and local agencies and the public.
• Leading business development for Utah water resources opportunities, staff development, and mentoring.
• 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 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.
• Helping broaden the company's reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least 7 years of experience as a water resources engineering or management professional or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Utah's water laws, water rights, and water banking, including the Water Banking Act (Utah Code 73-31-101(20)).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, geology, natural resources science, watershed sciences, environmental management, or environmental science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline.
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG).
• An outstanding track record in client management and technical leadership.
• Project experience involving water resources, groundwater recharge, water banking, and water rights.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS pro and ArcGIS Online).
• Experience with grant writing.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support employees and their families