Founded in 1961, WWE is a well-respected and employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing comprehensive water resources, environmental, and civil engineering solutions. With offices in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Durango, Colorado, WWE’s dedicated team of professionals includes experts in various fields, working collaboratively to make a difference in water management and conservation. Our firm works throughout the United States and has an active client list of approximately 250 clients. WWE is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
WWE offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with excellent benefits including employer-paid medical plans, voluntary dental and vision plans, AD&D, long-term disability, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and flexible medical allowance programs.
WWE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is a drug-free workplace. We encourage qualified female, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Water Resources Design Engineer–Denver/Glenwood Springs
Job Description:
WWE is hiring a Water Resources Design Engineer. As a Water Resources Design Engineer at WWE, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on innovative and dynamic projects related to stream restoration, stormwater design, floodplain modeling, mud/debris flow analysis, fish passage/barrier design, ditch and diversion structure design, watershed analysis, water quality evaluation, pond design, and more.
The successful candidate will use problem-solving, critical thinking, and a strong work ethic to thrive both independently and within project teams. Your passion for learning and professional growth will keep you at the forefront of the industry. Strong communication skills and professional integrity will contribute to our cohesive company culture and build trusting client relationships.
The qualified engineer will have experience in design and construction as well as hydrology and hydraulics. The candidate will have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and 3-5 years of experience, including the use of CAD/Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, preferably 1D and 2D), hydrologic modeling (HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM). Experience with regulatory floodplain matters, including preparing CLOMRs and LOMRs for submittal to FEMA is a plus. Note: this is not an entry-level position.
Compensation/Benefits:
Full-time position.
Compensation range (salary + bonuses) is $85,000–110,000 annual salary, based on experience, education, and skills.
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, and retirement plans.
Additional perks, such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, profit-sharing, and a discretionary bonus program.
Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to bknudsen@wrightwater.com with the subject line "Design Engineer."
WWE is committed to equal-opportunity employment and maintains a drug-free workplace. Relocation benefits not provided. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Water Rights Specialist
Job Description:
WWE is seeking an experienced Water Rights Specialist to join our team in Denver, CO. This role involves various duties related to water rights evaluations, due diligence, water rights accounting, water supply planning, and the preparation of expert reports for water rights adjudications. The successful candidate must have the ability to analyze technical documents, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and work seamlessly with multiple project staff. This role will contribute to project work based out of our Denver, Durango, and Glenwood Springs offices.
Required Qualifications:
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
Ability to prioritize work tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, watershed science, or an environmental science program with a water resources emphasis.
Minimum of 5–10 years of experience.
Experience with Colorado-specific water resources matters.
Experience with Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) TSTools.
Compensation/Benefits:
Full-time position, Monday through Friday (8 am-5 pm), with occasional overtime.
Compensation range: $85,000–115,000 annual salary, based on experience, education, and skills.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Additional perks, such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, profit-sharing, and a discretionary bonus program.
Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to bknudsen@wrightwater.com with the subject line "Water Rights Specialist."
WWE is committed to equal-opportunity employment and maintains a drug-free workplace. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Internships
Each year, WWE hires two college-level engineering students as summer interns to learn about consulting water resources engineering and to provide engineering support to our staff. WWE has selected our summer of 2024 interns, but interested candidates are encouraged to check this location in the winter of 2024 for details on 2025 internships.