Water Consulting Senior AssociateWestWater Research • Hayward, CA, United States

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Water Consulting Senior Associate

WestWater Research • Hayward, CA, United States

24 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Water Consulting Senior Associate

Position Summary

WestWater Research seeks a Water Consulting Senior Associate to support and lead water resource initiatives in California. This role focuses on water supply planning, transaction advisory, and valuation projects, with a strong emphasis on the economic, legal, and regulatory aspects of western water markets.

Who We Are

WestWater Research is an economic consulting firm that specializes in water resource valuation, water market analysis, water resource economics, and financial and investment services. With a national practice, WestWater assists clients that are buying and selling water rights and other water assets through comprehensive financial and economic analysis of water markets on a regional and local level. Since its inception in 2001, WestWater Research has received national recognition for advising on complex water market and trading issues across every Western State. Our team has over fifty years of focused experience in the water right sector. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page .

What You Do

Water Supply Planning and Acquisition

Conduct and lead water supply studies to evaluate and recommend acquisition strategies.
Originate, negotiate, and execute water rights transactions for clients.

Water Market Research

Manage projects analyzing water rights trading in California.

Track market dynamics, trading trends, and regulatory processes, producing detailed reports.

Build relationships with industry stakeholders and contribute to water market intelligence.

Water Asset Valuation

Deliver valuations, financial analyses, and economic reports on water assets.

Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring quality and precision.

Water Rights Consulting

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 : $120,000–$160,000 based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), annual bonus opportunities, and profit sharing.

Growth Opportunities

This role offers substantial professional growth, including leadership development and advancement within a rapidly expanding firm.

Location

This position reports to the California Regional Director. The role will be required to work 100% on-site at WestWater's San Francisco office.

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 employment@westwaterresearch.com.

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