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W3Global Inc.

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Salt Lake City, UT

$140K - $160K/yr

... water law attorney to join its real estate practice section. Qualified candidates must have ... water rights adjudication, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Experience with environmental ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for water rights attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workweek look like for a Water Rights Attorney?

A typical workweek for a Water Rights Attorney often involves a mix of activities such as reviewing legal documents, conducting research on water law and environmental regulations, drafting legal opinions or contracts, and representing clients in administrative hearings or court. Attorneys may also interact frequently with governmental agencies, engineers, and water resource specialists to gather technical data and coordinate compliance strategies. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including other attorneys, paralegals, and technical experts—is common, as many cases involve complex scientific and regulatory issues. Depending on the employer, the role may also include community outreach or policy advisory responsibilities, offering a dynamic and intellectually challenging work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Water Rights Attorney position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Water Rights Attorney, you need expertise in water law, environmental regulations, legal research, and strong analytical abilities, typically supported by a Juris Doctor (JD) and bar admission. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, and knowledge of regulatory agency procedures are often required. Exceptional negotiation, client communication, and advocacy skills help set candidates apart in this competitive field. These competencies are vital to effectively navigating complex water rights disputes, advising clients, and ensuring compliance with evolving water laws.

What is a Water Rights Attorney job?

A Water Rights Attorney specializes in legal issues related to water use, allocation, and disputes. They help clients secure, protect, and transfer water rights while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Their work may involve litigation, negotiations, environmental concerns, and advising on water-related contracts. They often represent municipalities, agricultural interests, businesses, and private landowners.

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Water Rights Engineer

Water Rights Engineer

Moore Engineering, Inc.

Denver, CO • On-site

$78K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

As a Water Right Engineer at Moore Engineering, you are responsible for planning, designing, and managing infrastructure systems related to the safe and efficient distribution and treatment of water.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review and analyze Colorado Water Court decrees
  • Estimate historical crop consumptive use
  • Estimate lagged depletions and accretions to river systems
  • Estimate in-priority water for surface or groundwater diversions, stream basin hydrologic analyses, and occasional fieldwork related to streamflow measurements
  • Evaluate diversion sites
  • Evaluate reservoir sites
  • Provide deep-well drilling observation
  • Collect generalized field data
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, or geology (Engineering preferred)
  • 3-5 years' experience in water rights consulting
  • In depth KNOWLEDGE OF COLORADO WATER LAW
  • Experience supporting water lawyers in Colorado Water Court proceedings
  • Fieldwork experience in streamflow measurement and drilling observation
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Excel and database applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Suites
  • Municipal deep well drilling observation preferred
  • Datalogger and transducer programming and deployment preferred
  • MODFLOW modeling preferred

The job is primarily in the office with occasional work out in the field, primarily in the State of Colorado. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or walk on uneven surfaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The culture at Moore Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values - Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness.
  • Respect means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
  • Integrity means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
  • Accountability means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
  • Loyalty means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
  • Kindness means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

These values differentiate how we successfully do what we do. We hire, separate, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it's important that you share these values to be part of our team.
For Colorado residents: The pay range for this position is $78,240-$107,520 (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Colorado locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Moore Holding Company and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programs.
Benefits:
  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
  • We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
  • We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
  • We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!

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