Senior Water Resources Practitioner

Geosyntec Consultants•Los Angeles, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Water Resources Practitioner to join our team in our Los Angeles, California office. In this role, you will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the U.S. and will provide leadership and client development specifically in water resources, water supply reliability, planning, and regulatory compliance for clients primarily within the Water Sector. Geosyntec prides itself in hiring the most highly qualified professionals who have a diverse skill set, an advanced innovative mindset, and who can effectively develop forward-thinking ideas. 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. Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. 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/ . Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You will also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with possible staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, water resources, environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, or another applicable related degree. (required)
At least 8 years of experience (10+ years preferred) in the water resources field in the United States, preferably in the Southwest U.S.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Experience in water supply, water conservation, and analyses pertaining to local and imported water supply, groundwater banking, and demand management. (required)
Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel on a limited basis. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (preferred)
Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (preferred)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)

Responsibilities

Leading and managing water supply analyses pertaining to local and imported water, groundwater banking, water transfers, and demand management projects
Managing multiple projects within the scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables
Managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management
Effectively stewarding and building client relationships to repeat business
Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.