Senior Water Resources Planner/Engineer

2 hours ago

Sacramento, California, United States Zanjero Full time

Zanjero, Inc. is a premier water resources consulting firm bridging the gap between traditional engineering firms and traditional law firms by synthesizing the legal, technical, economic, and political elements that permeate every water issue and water plan. We are fast-growing and in-demand, working with all levels of government and private business on a regional, statewide, interstate, national, and international scale. The diversity of our projects and range of expertise includes tackling interstate and international water issues, California Delta and statewide planning issues, regional strategic planning, and private client planning and strategy development. We've built a strong reputation among clients and partners for our synthesized perspective and ability to successfully handle complex water planning needs.

Job Description:

The Zanjero team is comprised of top professionals in our field with a passion for delivering strategic, highquality, and innovative solutions for our clients. We are seeking a like-minded Senior Water Resources Planner/Engineer to join our ranks to work on client projects. This position requires experience in:

  • Strategic Water Resource Management and Planning – Synthesizing hydrology, engineering, law, and policy to develop comprehensive water management strategic plans that emphasize operational flexibility and system-wide diversity.
  • Urban Water Management Plans and Water Master Plans – Preparing documents compliant with the statutory requirements and intent of the UWMP Act as well as Water Master Plans that integrate water demands, water supplies, and system operations.
  • Water Supply Assessments – Preparing and supporting all aspects necessary to satisfy sufficiency and/or impact analyses associated with CEQA compliance for General Plans, Specific Plans and other associated land use actions.
  • Integrated Program Management – Coordinating and facilitating objectives, tasks, and timelines for complex water management and planning efforts involving multi-discipline, multi-agency participants and stakeholders.
  • Water Rights, Contracts, and Regulations – Investigating water rights and contracts and ascertaining their meaning. Researching regulations and policies as they pertain to the flexibility or limitations of specific water supply sources. Reporting water rights to the State as required by law.
  • Complex Issue Negotiation – Assisting with issue mediation, interest-based negotiations and settlement preparation associated with water resource management strategies.

Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate degree in similar fields and currently working in water resource planning and management for more than 5 years in California or the southwestern United States. Salary & Benefits: Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Zanjero offers comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for hybrid in-office and remote work may be available.

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