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AKS Engineering & Forestry · 18 hours ago

Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE)

Tualatin, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AKS Engineering & Forestry is a multidisciplinary firm focused on land development, energy, and infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE) to support water rights and water resources services, including research, analysis, and permitting for various projects.

Consulting

Hiring Manager

David Camacho

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed research and evaluation of surface water and groundwater rights using state records, maps, databases, and historical documentation

Prepare water rights summaries, ownership evaluations, use confirmations, and legal descriptions

Analyze water right validity, priority dates, beneficial use, points of diversion, places of use, and associated conditions

Identify potential risks, constraints, and opportunities related to water rights

Prepare applications for surface water, ground water, and storage rights

Prepare claims of beneficial use

Prepare transfer applications

Support multidisciplinary project teams by integrating water rights considerations into project planning, land use entitlements, and infrastructure design

Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership to project teams

Support business development through client relationships and proposals (as your experience allows)

Qualification

Certified Water Rights ExaminerWater rights analysisSurface water rights knowledgeGroundwater rights knowledgeState water rights databasesCommunicationTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsMentoring

Required

Obtained certification as a Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE)

5+ years of professional experience working with water rights, water resources, or regulatory permitting

Strong knowledge of surface water and groundwater rights in the Pacific Northwest

Experience working with state water rights databases, records, and mapping tools

Excellent communicator and collaborator who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams

Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills

Committed to mentoring others and developing talent from within

Preferred

Experience supporting land development or infrastructure projects

Familiarity with Oregon, Washington and/or Idaho water rights regulations and agency processes

Experience preparing exhibits, GIS maps, or spatial analysis related to water rights

Experience working in a consulting environment with multiple concurrent projects

Benefits

Meaningful Growth: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.

Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.

Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.

Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.

Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together.

Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason.