AKS Engineering & Forestry · 1 week ago
Certified Water Rights Examiner
Medford, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAKS Engineering & Forestry is a company focused on land development, energy, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Certified Water Rights Examiner 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
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
Health coverage that supports your total well-being
401(k) match
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
Weekly Team Lunches
Company
AKS Engineering & Forestry
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Voss
CFO
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