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Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE)

aksengineeringforestryllcKeizer, OR

💰 $62,000 – $80,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Certified Water Rights Examiner supporting water rights research, permitting, and compliance for land development and infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest.

Skills & Keywords

water rightspermittinggroundwater analysisregulatory compliance

What You’ll Do

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).

Required Qualifications

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.
You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice to Have

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.
Meaningful Growth Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.