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Water Sector Engineer

Dedicated To The World's Most Important Resource TM

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82400 - 100000

Posted: 15 September 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for employment with a purposeJoin the team at The American Water Works Association! At AWWA youll find purpose great benefits relaxed culture collaborative colleagues andinteresting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water the worlds most vital resource.

We are seeking an Engineer within our Education and Engineering Services group to support the development and delivery of AWWAs technical programs research initiatives and educational content. This role partners with members volunteers and internal teams to produce high-quality technical resources and programs that advance knowledge across the water sector and support AWWAs 50000 member base.

Essential Functions

Develop and execute technical programs projects and deliverables that support AWWA priorities and advance knowledge across the water sector
Manage development of educational content publications and conference programming ensuring quality and alignment with organizational goals
Produce technical reports articles and program content addressing key industry topics across technical managerial and financial areas
Coordinate with internal teams external partners and volunteer committees to deliver high-impact programs and content
Manage data collection surveys research and data analysis to generate insights that inform program development and decision-making
Support and lead assigned committees and volunteer groups ensuring effective engagement and execution
Ensure technical accuracy and quality across publications presentations and program outputs
Represent AWWA programs through conference participation and stakeholder engagement as needed
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities as needed

Qualifications

Education Certification or Formal Training:

Bachelors degree in engineering or water-related scientific discipline required; Masters degree preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) Engineer Intern (EI) registration or Professional Engineer (PE) registration attractive

Work Experience

Minimum of five (5) years technical experience including program project or research-based work and a minimum of three (3) years experience in the water sector
- Masters degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of professional work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of water wastewater reuse and/or stormwater utility operations required
Utility management and/or operations experience highly preferred
Project management experience required
Experience working with distributed stakeholder groups volunteers and/or large committees preferred

Required Skills:

Program and project execution
Technical writing and content development
Data analysis and interpretation
Stakeholder and volunteer engagement
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required;
Experience with digital content platforms and collaboration tools preferred
Budget and resource management

Compensation/Benefits:

Pay is dependent upon qualifications; Pay range is targeted between $82400 - $100000 per year and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and up to 3% company match upon hire.
Excellent medical dental and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer.
Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation Sick and Personal).
Flexible work schedules (Flex Fridays and Hybrid Remote Work Policy).

Position is open until filled. Please include cover letter with resume.

As an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity minorities women veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.

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