Water & Wastewater Engineer

TL;DR

Water & Wastewater Engineer (Civil/Environmental): Planning, designing, and delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal clients with an accent on conveyance, treatment, and pumping systems. Focus on developing engineering design packages, performing hydraulic analysis, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Location: Denver, CO. Hybrid or on-site preferred, though remote options may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000

Company

A large consulting firm specializing in providing comprehensive engineering resources for water and transportation infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Lead and support the planning and design of water and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and pumping systems.
• Develop and review engineering design packages, including plans, specifications, and technical analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, master plans, technical memoranda, and feasibility studies.
• Design pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and storage tanks using hydraulic analysis and system optimization.
• Contribute to project pursuit opportunities, including proposal development and client interviews.
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers to support skill development and quality delivery.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of progressive water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with treatment facility design, process modeling, and permitting.
• Experience managing tasks, coordinating with clients, and supporting project delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Career growth via tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, and license achievement bonuses.
• Flexible work schedules, industry-competitive PTO, and paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options.
• Financial security with a 401(k) company match and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Strong community focus through quarterly social events and paid group volunteering.