Water Consultant Senior Associate

WestWater Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Annual bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

Professional growth and leadership development

Job summary

A water resource consulting firm in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced professional to conduct water supply studies and advise clients on water rights issues. This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in water rights or resource management. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and expertise in financial analysis. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water rights or resource management.
• Experience in project and budget management in consulting.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead water supply studies for clients.
• Negotiate and execute water rights transactions.
• Analyze water rights trading and produce reports.

Skills

Water rights or resource management

Project management

Financial analysis

Economic modeling

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Base pay range

$80,000 – $130,000 per year

What You Do

• Conduct and lead water supply studies to evaluate and recommend acquisition strategies.
• Originate, negotiate, and execute water rights transactions for clients.
• Manage projects analyzing water rights trading in Utah, tracking market dynamics, trading trends, and regulatory processes, producing detailed reports.
• Build relationships with industry stakeholders and contribute to water market intelligence.
• Deliver valuations, financial analyses, and economic reports on water assets.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring quality and precision.
• Advise a diverse client base, including municipalities, utilities, developers, and investors, on water rights issues.
• Manage consulting projects, ensuring timely and actionable deliverables.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Economics, Finance, Agricultural, Natural Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with water rights or resource management (5+ years preferred) in the Western U.S.
• Experience in project management and budget management in a consulting position or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and financial analysis.
• Expertise in economic, statistical, or financial modeling.
• Consulting experience and proven ability to manage teams and projects.
• Proven success in delivering client-facing consulting projects, including managing client relationships and ensuring deliverables meet high standards of quality.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Familiarity with economic impacts of regulatory and environmental policies, especially in the context of resource allocation and sustainability.
• Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $130,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), annual bonus opportunities, and profit sharing.
• Substantial professional growth, including leadership development and advancement within a rapidly expanding firm.

Location

This position is required to be in the Salt Lake City area. Remote to start; onsite during normal business hours once a physical office is established.

How to Apply

• Include a Cover Letter highlighting your interest in water markets and the role along with your uploaded Resume file.
• If you have any questions, please email [e-mail].