Water Sector Engineer

Dedicated to the World's Most Important Resource TM • Denver, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team at The American Water Works Association! At AWWA, you’ll find purpose, great benefits, relaxed culture, collaborative colleagues and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource. We are seeking an Engineer within our Education and Engineering Services group to support the development and delivery of AWWA’s 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 AWWA’s 50,000+ member base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or water-related scientific discipline required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ technical experience including program, project, or research-based work
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the water sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of water, wastewater, reuse, and/or stormwater utility operations required
• Project management experience required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI) registration or Professional Engineer (PE) registration attractive
• Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of professional work experience
• Utility management and/or operations experience highly preferred
• Experience working with distributed stakeholder groups, volunteers and/or large committees preferred
• Experience with digital content platforms and collaboration tools preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and up to a 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)

What This Job Offers

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