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 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.
Senior Stormwater Management Specialist – Denver
WWE is seeking a Senior Stormwater Management Specialist with 5 or more years of experience in stormwater management and permitting for construction activities and/or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) and a desire to take on more responsibilities for project management, client interactions, and business development. The successful candidate will use their problem-solving skills, big-picture critical thinking, passion for learning, and strong work ethic to thrive both independently and within project teams. Effective written and verbal communication skills and professional integrity are essential for contributing to a cohesive company culture and building trusting relationships with clients, public agencies, and other employees.
This position will primarily support project delivery for WWE’s stormwater management services, with opportunities to expand into wetland delineation and regulatory compliance services, if desired. The qualified candidate will work full-time out of WWE’s Denver office. Success in this role will require a high degree of professionalism, time management, clear communication, analytical thinking, accountability, and decision quality. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or GIS is desirable.
Representative Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and manage construction stormwater permitting under the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS).
Assess proposed projects for potential impacts and determine whether floodplain, wetland, construction stormwater, and/or groundwater dewatering discharge permits may apply.
Collaborate with WWE subject-area experts on permitting requirements, and coordinate and assist with preparation of permit applications and supporting documentation.
Develop Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) to effectively address pollution in stormwater runoff and manage the municipal review and resubmittal process for these SWMPs.
Oversee inspections of construction sites and post-construction stormwater control measures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements. Provide guidance to WWE’s stormwater inspectors, and conduct inspections when conditions warrant.
Support or lead MS4-related permitting and compliance tasks.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding stormwater requirements and compliance strategies.
Serve as staff expert on stormwater regulations and permitting in Colorado and other states where WWE conducts work.
Provide technical oversight, direction, and quality control for junior engineers and scientists supporting permitting and compliance tasks.
Review inspection reports, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
Assist with permit modifications, enforcement response support, and compliance audits.
Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and client communication related to stormwater compliance services.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science.
5 or more years of experience developing, implementing, and/or inspecting SWMPs.
A high degree of professionalism, time management, analytical thinking, accountability, and decision quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MS4 permits and post-construction stormwater requirements.
Professional certification (CPESC, CISEC, or similar) or progress toward certification.
Experience responding to regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions.
Interest in expanding skills to include wetland and non-wetland water delineations and permitting under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Compensation/Benefits
Full-time position in Denver office with a salary range of $75,000–$95,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills) plus a discretionary quarterly bonus program.
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
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Beth Knudsen, Chief Administrative Officer, at bknudsen@wrightwater.com with “Senior Stormwater Management Specialist” in the subject line.
WATER RIGHTS Specialist
WWE is seeking a Water Rights Specialist with 2-5 years of experience to support water rights evaluations, due diligence, water rights accounting, water supply planning, and support for preparation of expert reports for water rights adjudications. The selected candidate must have the ability to analyze technical documents, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and work seamlessly with multiple project staff. This role will support work in WWE’s Denver, Durango, and Glenwood Springs offices.
Key Responsibilities
Perform water rights research, evaluations, and due diligence for surface water and groundwater systems.
Prepare water rights summaries, tables, and exhibits for engineering studies and water court applications.
Assist with preparation of diligence filings, change cases, augmentation plans, and substitute water supply plans.
Analyze diversion records, decrees, well permits, and administrative call data.
Support water supply planning studies for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and development clients.
Coordinate with project engineers, hydrogeologists, surveyors, and legal counsel.
Interact with state agencies such as the Colorado Division of Water Resources and local water providers.
Assist with client communication and technical memoranda preparation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology, water resources, geology, environmental science, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience working with Colorado water rights or water resources.
Working knowledge of Colorado water law and administration (prior appropriation system).
Experience reviewing decrees, well permits, and diversion records.
Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and data management tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a consulting environment.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Expertise with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Meticulous attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting water court applications or working with water attorneys.
Familiarity with groundwater/surface water interactions and augmentation concepts.
Experience with Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) TSTools, StateMod, StateCU, or other water resources modeling tools.
EI certification or progress toward PE licensure
Compensation/Benefits
Full-time position with a salary range of $70,000–90,000, based on experience, education, and skills (commensurate with experience, education, and skills) plus a discretionary quarterly bonus program.
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, and profit sharing.
Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment with leaders in the water resources industry.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Beth Knudsen (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 Responsibilities
Alluvial and bedrock aquifer well design and specification preparation, permitting, construction oversight, and aquifer testing
Assessment of existing well performance, development, and rehabilitation
Well-to-well interference assessments
Review and interpretation of geophysical logs and aquifer test information
Colorado water rights, including surface and groundwater, and the ability to support these assignments
Water level and water quality sampling, data compilation, and assessment
Interpretation of laboratory water quality data
Technical writing about field activities and observations relative to geologic and hydrogeologic influences on properties and water resources
Expert witness testimony
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with emphasis or passion 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
Experience with municipal, residential, and irrigation water supply wells
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, contractors, and staff
Excellent written communication skills, including technical memos 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 or passion in earth sciences
Familiarity with Colorado Water Law
Knowledge of Western United States geology, preferably Colorado
Experience with Denver Basin aquifers
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 should submit a cover letter, resume, two references, and a writing sample to Beth Knudsen (bknudsen@wrightwater.com) with “Senior Hydrogeologist” in 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. Our summer 2026 internships have been filled. Candidates interested in summer 2027 internships are encouraged to check this location in the winter of 2026/2027.