829757 - Senior Water Resources Practitioner
Los Angeles, CA 
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Job Description
829757 - Senior Water Resources Practitioner
Primary Location US-CA-Los Angeles
ID 2023-1702
Category Water Resources Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No
Overview

If you are looking for a home for the best years of your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic, innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry-recognized professionals, Geosyntec is the place for you! We are seeking an exceptional Senior Water Resources Practitioner to join our team in the Los Angeles, CA 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.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

    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.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

  • Training: This position requires OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
  • Fieldwork: Up to 5%
  • Overnight travel: Up to 5%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, water resources, environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, or another applicable related degree. (required)
  • Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified California locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $120,265/year / Maximum Salary: $205,190/year (Los Angeles)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.


Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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