Wright Water Engineers, Inc. (WWE) is a well-respected, employee-owned consulting engineering firm specializing in water resources, environmental, and civil engineering. Since 1961, we’ve partnered with clients across the U.S. on complex, multidisciplinary projects. With offices in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Durango, Colorado, our team of engineers, biologists, chemists, geologists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, and scientists is united by a shared dedication 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 Engineer – Denver or Glenwood Springs
At WWE, we’re passionate about improving rivers, watersheds, and communities through innovative water resource solutions. As a Water Resources Engineer, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on meaningful projects such as:
Watershed master planning
Floodplain modeling and regulatory support
Mud/debris flow analysis
Stream and river restoration
Fish passage and barrier design
Ditch and diversion structure design
Water quality evaluation and stormwater design
This is an opportunity to apply your skills in design, hydrology, and hydraulics while gaining experience on diverse projects that make a real impact.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or a related environmental science field
0–5 years of relevant professional experience (ideal for early-career professionals)
Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM) and AutoCAD/Civil3D
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
For engineers: PE license, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or plans to obtain licensure in the near future
Experience with geomorphology floodplain regulations is preferred
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience working alongside senior engineers, scientists, and project managers
Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and advancement toward licensure
A supportive, collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and environmental stewardship
Compensation & Benefits:
Full-time position with a salary range of $70,000–$90,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills)
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, and a retirement plan
Additional perks such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, profit sharing, and a quarterly discretionary bonus program
Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to Beth Knudsen at bknudsen@wrightwater.com with [Water Resources] in the subject line.
Water Rights Specialist – Denver
WWE is seeking an experienced Water Rights Specialist to join our team in Denver, Colorado. 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].
Senior Hydrogeologist – Denver
WWE is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to lead all aspects of the hydrogeological water resources practice, including project and staff management, with particular emphasis on planning, permitting, designing, logging of subsurface materials, construction, testing of groundwater wells, and well development. The position will also support Colorado water rights tasks, including substitute water supply plans, augmentation plans, historical consumptive use analysis, water demand analyses, and lagged depletion analyses. Education and experience should include geology, hydrogeology, geomorphology, and water quality. Some knowledge and experience in groundwater modeling, geotechnical engineering, and contaminant transport and clean-up will be advantageous.
Representative Assignments Include:
Water level and water quality sampling, data compilation, and analysis
Interpretation of water level and water quality data
Technical writing about field activities and observations relative to geologic and hydrogeologic influences on properties and water resources
Formulation and execution of analysis using spreadsheet tools and models, including Glover analysis, drawdown evaluations, lag time computations, and similar.
Well-to-well interference assessments
Support for Colorado water rights assignments related to surface and groundwater
Assessment of existing well performance, development, and rehabilitation
Review and interpretation of geophysical logs and aquifer test information
Alluvial and bedrock aquifer well design and specifications, permitting, construction oversight, and aquifer testing (municipal experience is desirable but not required)
Expert witness testimony
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with emphasis in earth sciences
10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in consulting
5+ years of water supply well design and construction experience
Ability to market and generate work
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within scope and budget
Ability to research and understand subsurface conditions
Ability to work in the field, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and nimbly respond to project scheduling and coordination
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors
Ability to provide clear guidance and mentoring to project staff, including task delegation and technical direction
Excellent written communication skills, including technical memoranda and reports
Ability to perform fieldwork in addition to regular office responsibilities
Knowledge and experience with design and construction of mechanical systems including electrical, hydraulics, pumping, and controls systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with emphasis in earth sciences
Familiarity with Colorado Water Law
Knowledge of Western United States geology, preferably Colorado
Experience with Denver Basin aquifers
Experience with municipal, residential, and irrigation water supply wells
Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Groundwater modeling experience
Compensation/Benefits:
Full-time position with office and fieldwork opportunities
Compensation range (salary + bonuses) is $100,000-$160,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills)
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance plans, voluntary dental and vision plans, and a retirement plan
Additional perks, such as flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health reimbursement arrangement, profit-sharing, and a discretionary bonus program
Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment with leaders in the water resources industry
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates interested in joining our team should submit their cover letter and resume to Beth Knudsen at bknudsen@wrightwater.com with [Senior Hydrogeologist] as the subject line.
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 2025 interns, but interested candidates are encouraged to check this location in the winter of 2025 for details on 2026 internships.