Water Resources Specialist

INTERA Incorporated; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock ownership opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

INTERA Incorporated is looking for a Water Resources Specialist to support their Water Resources and Supply line of business in the Denver, Colorado area. The position involves technical writing, water resources planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, has a solid understanding of Colorado water rights, and will contribute to projects enhancing sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in the water resources field, preferably in Colorado.
• Foundational understanding of Colorado water rights.
• Clear, well-rounded communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop planning documents for various audiences.
• Prepare water resources planning and hydrogeology documents.
• Support all aspects of water rights.

Skills

Technical Writing

Water Resources Planning

Colorado Water Rights

GIS

Collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resources-related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Water Rights Modeling Applications

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for working closely with a collaborative team on a variety of engineering and water resources planning projects. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Technical Writing: Developing highly visible planning documents for a variety of audiences. This includes documentation of technical analyses and water resources plans.
• EA, EIS and Master Planning Support: Prepare water resources planning and hydrogeology documents in support of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Master Plans.
• Water Rights Support: 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
• Water Resources Modeling: Utilizing a variety of modeling platforms in support of water resources planning projects
• Data Processing: Collection, management, and interpretation of large-scale datasets
• GIS Support: Conducting spatial analyses and generating figures

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• 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

These are just some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.