Water Resources Senior Project Manager

White Sands Water Engineers, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a senior level water resources and water rights engineer with experience managing and executing planning studies, raw water supply analyses, and water allocation modeling studies; and providing engineering and expert opinions to support water rights applications and defend water rights. Experience testifying in Colorado Water Court is a plus. The successful candidate will have an essential role in supporting business and client connections, mentoring, and developing junior staff.

Job Description

Water rights applications for new conditional water rights, augmentation plans, and changes of use, including expert reports, settlement assistance, and expert testimony
Review of others’ water rights applications and engineering, preparation of expert opposition reports, and expert testimony
Water demand modeling, both municipal and agricultural
Applications of surface water allocation models and data housed with the Colorado Decision Support System
Water supply planning and/or management projects
Groundwater resources including quantification of non-tributary supplies and surface water interactions for alluvial supplies

Job Expectations

Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Preparation and completion of comprehensive expert reports and presentations.
Provide expert testimony in Colorado Water Court.
Effectively cultivate and maintain client relationships.
Coach and mentor junior technical staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Geohydrology, or Watershed Science.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Colorado water resources and water rights.
Professional registration in the State of Colorado or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
Strong project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents.

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon education, skills and experience.

Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to info@whitesandswater.com