Water Consultant Senior Associate

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