Lead/Senior Water Resources Scientist
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![]() United States, Utah, Salt Lake City | |
![]() 257 E 200 S Ste 200 (Show on map) | |
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About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding and looking for dynamic individuals to support the growing Water Resources ("Water") technical team. The SWCA Great Basin subregion is seeking a Lead Water Resources Scientist who is motivated to work in a team environment, serve as a technical expert locally (in Utah, Western U.S., Southwestern U.S.) and nationally (throughout SWCA), manage challenging projects, pursue business development opportunities, and use their expertise to pursue a rewarding professional consulting career. As a Lead Water Resources Scientist and project manager, you will function as a technical, subject matter expert supporting and managing projects locally and throughout SWCA. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to identify and evaluate opportunities in the market and will pursue, capture, manage, and execute a variety of water quality and water analysis projects -- including watershed plans, water quality sampling projects, water quality and watershed modeling projects, water conservation projects, and support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-related watershed science tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the quality, quantity, and recoverability of water resources with respect to regulations and project details. A Lead Water Resource Scientist is expected to strategically consult and lead complex projects in pursuit of client objectives, oversee the technical approach, assist in leading the project team, and ensure quality assurance and quality control. The position also provides opportunities for staff management, career development, supervision, training, and mentorship. We are seeking applications from multi-disciplinary water resources specialists who are eager to participate in our watershed management approach to creative project solutions across various water resources disciplines. This is a regular (with benefits), salaried, full-time position. In-office or hybrid work environments for those based in or near Salt Lake City, UT, are preferred. Highly qualified remote employees will also be seriously considered. This job opening can hire at the following levels:
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish The description below is for a Lead Water Resources Scientist. Job responsibilities for Senior and Principal Water Resources Scientists will be more complex, potentially indisciplinary, and lead larger (potentially cross regional) projects.
Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications
Preferred Requirement Please note that an absence of one or more of these skills is not critical as long as you demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.
SWCA is a 100% employee-owned company, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). We are expanding our team in Salt Lake City, UT, and are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in delivering high-quality project work. If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence and ownership in your work as well as collaborating in a dynamic team environment, this is a great opportunity for you! If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good-faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Salt Lake City-based position can expect a salary of: Lead Water Resources Scientist -- $86,154/year to $105,959/year; Senior Water Resources Scientist -- $97,490/year to $124,696/year; and Principal Water Resources Scientist - $109,959/year to $140,556/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements, where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-EF1 |