Water Resources Specialist

INTERA Careers • Westminster, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

INTERA is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Water Resources Specialist to join our Water Resources and Supply line of business in the Denver, Colorado area. Our ideal candidate would work from our Westminster office in the Denver, Colorado area, but we may consider fully remote employees. In this position, you will support both our Colorado Water Resources team and our growing Hawai?i team. We are looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in technical writing, water resources planning, Colorado water rights, and technical evaluations, along with a genuine passion for sustainable management and protection of water resources. This role is well-suited for a collaborative professional who values building and sharing technical expertise within a team-focused environment. At INTERA, you’ll join a group of dedicated professionals committed to technical excellence, integrity, and making a meaningful environmental impact in the communities we serve. If you’re looking to join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your work has purpose, we invite you to join INTERA and help shape a more sustainable water future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or a water resources-related discipline
• 2 – 6 years in the water resources, preferably in Colorado
• Foundational understanding of Colorado water rights
• Ability and willingness to learn and support Hawai?i projects
• Highly skilled in writing technical reports
• Clear, well-rounded communication skills and the ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships
• Proficiency with Excel
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and basic data visualization tools
• Experience with modeling applications, including spreadsheet models (e.g. exchange potential, water supply/demand, water availability)
• Ability to collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Desire to join or be actively involved in professional organizations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or a water resources related discipline
• Professional registration or the desire/ability to earn a professional registration (EIT or PE)
• Experience with water resource modeling platforms (e.g. water rights point flow models, MODFLOW, GoldSim)

Responsibilities

• Developing highly visible planning documents for a variety of audiences. This includes documentation of technical analyses and water resources plans.
• Prepare water resources planning and hydrogeology documents in support of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Master Plans.
• All aspects of water rights, including but not limited to augmentation plans, changes of water rights, historical consumptive use analyses, and water rights due diligence
• Utilizing a variety of modeling platforms in support of water resources planning projects
• Collection, management, and interpretation of large-scale datasets
• Conducting spatial analyses and generating figures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level