Water Resources Engineer

AWRA Colorado; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit bonus

Hybrid work model (Golden, CO)

Retirement plan 10%+ of earnings

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Martin and Wood Water Consultants (M&W) in Colorado is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead significant projects and mentor professionals. You will shape water rights strategy, prepare expert reports, and guide clients on availability analyses.

You will work on and lead projects across Colorado, build relationships, and help solve urgent water challenges. A collaborative, growth‑minded team awaits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering; a Master's degree is preferred but not required.
• Colorado Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with Colorado water rights and regulatory landscape.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience managing tasks, projects and staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information in both statistical and narrative form.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from start to finish — lead hydrologic and engineering investigations from concept through completion.
• Lead and strengthen the team — mentor junior staff and help develop a strong technical team.
• Manage hydrologic and water rights evaluations focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Shape, contribute, and support water rights strategy.
• Prepare and review expert reports and analyses, including historical use and availability analyses.
• Conduct water accounting and provide practical operational guidance.
• Develop new projects and client opportunities.
• Build lasting client relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Project management

Mentoring

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcMap

IDS AWAS

IDSCU

StateCU

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Martin and Wood Water Consultants (M&W), water is more than our work—it's our passion. We're seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 7+ years of experience who is ready to lead, apply technical expertise, and make a meaningful real-world impact.

In this role, you'll work on and lead significant water resources projects across Colorado, mentor emerging professionals, and help solve some of the West's most urgent water challenges. If you enjoy tackling complex problems and want your work to matter, you'll feel at home here.

What You'll Do

• Own projects from start to finish — lead hydrologic and engineering investigations from concept through completion.
• Lead and strengthen the team — mentor junior staff and help develop a strong technical team.
• Manage hydrologic and water rights evaluations with a focus on quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Shape, contribute, and support water rights strategy.
• Prepare and review expert reports and technical analyses, including historical use and availability analyses.
• Conduct water accounting and provide practical operational guidance.
• Develop new projects and client opportunities.
• Build lasting client relationships with both new and existing clients.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering; a Master's degree is preferred but not required.
• Colorado Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with Colorado water rights and the regulatory landscape.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience managing tasks, projects and staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information in both statistical and narrative form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap, IDS AWAS, IDSCU, StateCU, and Adobe Acrobat.

Why M&W

We're not a giant firm, and that's intentional. At M&W, you'll work alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative, no-ego environment where good ideas are valued and expertise is respected.

Our projects sit at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact, supporting municipalities, developers, agencies, irrigators, and nonprofits as they navigate the complexities of western water. Here, your work won't disappear into a black box—you'll see its impact firsthand.

• Eligible for an annual merit bonus.
• Flexible hybrid work environment, with at least two days per week in the Golden, Colorado office.
• Employer-funded retirement plan, typically 10%+ of qualified earnings annually, depending on company performance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees, with partially company-paid premiums for family members.
• Professional development opportunities and available tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.