Water & Wastewater Engineer

TL;DR

Water & Wastewater Engineer (Water Infrastructure): Planning, designing, and delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure with an accent on conveyance, treatment, pumping systems, and hydraulic analysis. Focus on optimizing complex water systems, preparing technical design packages, and leading project delivery for public-sector clients.

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States. The role is primarily hybrid or on-site, with remote work options available for exceptionally qualified applicants.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year, depending on experience; higher compensation may be considered for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Company

hirify.global is a consulting firm delivering water and transportation infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Lead and support planning and design for water and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and pumping systems.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, technical analyses, reports, master plans, technical memoranda, and feasibility studies.
• Design and evaluate pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, storage tanks, and treatment facilities.
• Perform hydraulic analysis, system optimization, and technical evaluations for municipal clients.
• Support proposals and project interviews while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least four 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, problem-solving, and independent working skills.
• Ability to work in office and field environments, including occasional exposure to weather, noise, hazards, and bodies of water; ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds when required.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, people-focused environment with local-team support and access to the resources of a large consulting firm.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, license achievement bonus, learning resources, and paid professional memberships.
• Competitive paid time off, paid holidays, flexible schedules, parental leave, and role-dependent hybrid or remote work options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance, fitness and wellness reimbursement, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, social events, volunteering, and employee networks.

Hiring process

• Interviews may be conducted by phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams.
• Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.