ENGINEER II/III or ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

ENGINEER II/III or ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

The Colorado River Authority of Utah (Authority) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated water resource professional to join our team as a Project Manager. This individual will play a pivotal role in advancing Utah’s Colorado River water interests under the 1922 Colorado River Compact and the 1948 Upper Colorado River Basin Compact, specifically focusing on intrastate initiatives that bolster the State’s broader interstate efforts.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES
 

• Project Management: Ability to manage hydrologic engineering and research projects. Conduct technical research and analyze hydrologic modeling to assess water supply, demand, and potential impacts of various scenarios related to Colorado River management. This work includes coordination with other state agencies on water conservation and efficiency initiatives. Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and updates for the Executive Director, Principal Engineer, and the Authority Board.
• Data Acquisition and Management: In close coordination with other Utah water agencies, undertake initiatives to improve water measurement capabilities across the Colorado River system in Utah to support planning efforts to ensure continued compliance with the Colorado River Compact. This will involve managing federal funding grants for the installation of measurement devices and ensuring data reporting to the appropriate state or local agency. Work closely with other Authority staff to compile, analyze, and present Utah's water use data to support Utah’s interstate negotiations. This will involve a deep understanding of data gaps and how to address them.
• Grant, Contract & Project Management: Manage state and federal grants to secure resources for intrastate water projects. Ensure compliance with grant requirements. Oversee staff project managers, consultants and contractors engaged for project design, studies, and construction. This includes developing scopes of work, reviewing request for proposals, contract administration, and quality control. Ensure all projects comply with state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements. Work collaboratively with other state agencies, local water users, and external consultants. Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within financial constraints.
• Policy Support: Provide technical input and analysis to inform the development of Authority policies and positions on Colorado River issues. Develop an understanding of the complex legal framework governing the Colorado River, including the Colorado River Compact and other foundational agreements, to inform project development and data collection.
• Mentoring & Training: Train and mentor junior engineers or technical staff on the intricacies of Colorado River water management, project development, and relevant data analysis techniques.