Senior Permit SpecialistPrimary LocationUS-WA-SeattleID2024-2045CategoryWater ResourcesPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeRemoteYesOverviewDo you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?Aspect Consulting, a Geosyntec Company, an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Permit Specialist in Seattle, WA or remote work location, or a hybrid schedule, at the company's discretion under our Aspect Consulting Branch, you will work on complex projects involving water supply management and permitting. Our water resources group work on projects ranging from water supply development, water supply management, water rights, mining hydrogeology, contaminant hydrogeology, regulatory permitting, and source water protection.Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHelping client and agency interactions under the mentoring of an Aspect Principal.Mentoring staff level water right professionals as part of your project team.Presenting technical information to state and local agencies and the public.Technical report writing.Reviewing and interpreting water right files and permitting documents relative to Alaska State law, agency policies and guidance, and case law.Reviewing and interpreting water use data, including aerial photos, metering data, land use, and crop records.Conducting field investigations, including estimation of water use, well inspections, streamflow monitoring, and a range of related activities to support water resource projects.Performing simple to complex quantitative spreadsheet analyses.Performing a range of water right permitting activities including new and change applications.Helping implement water right purchases and sales through due diligence investigations.Supporting environmental permitting (e.g., NEPA, NPDES, and parallel state-administered programs).Assisting in hydrogeologic and engineering tasks related to water resource permitting projects.Here are some other things you should know about this position:Must possess a valid driver's license.Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for extended periods of time.Must be able to travel long distances and accommodate occasional overnight travel. Travel is most often in central Washington, the greater Puget Sound area, and northern Oregon, and Alaska.Must be able to operate cars, vans, and pickup trucks in various weather conditions and after dark.Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.Education and LicensureBachelor of Science degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, environmental planning, geography, or related fields. (required)Adanced degree in the same. (preferred)Skills, Experience and Qualificatio