Chief Engineering Officer
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Engineering
Water Management, Operations Management, Environmental Engineer
Shape the Future of Colorado's Water Infrastructure
Denver Water proudly serves 1.5 million people across the Denver metro area and is investing more than $1.7 billion in critical water supply and infrastructure initiatives. As Colorado's oldest and largest water utility, Denver Water is recognized nationally for innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
They are preparing for the future by investing in a flexible, resilient operation that’s ready to address climate change, population growth, water supply challenges, and evolving regulatory requirements. They have developed world‑class capital project construction standards that are used in all 50 states and over 30 countries. They are considered a leader in the effort to remove lead pipes, and their replacement program operates without direct consumer costs.
Their new, state of the art 75mgd water treatment plant began operations in 2024, they’re nearing completion on a program to raise a dam by 131 feet to increase storage capacity, and they’re committed to their Main Replacement Program to address aging infrastructure issues.
Role
The Chief Engineering Officer reports directly to the CEO/Manager and serves as a member of Denver Water's Executive Leadership Team. This executive role provides strategic leadership for:
- Engineering
- Capital Delivery
- Infrastructure Planning
- Construction
- Property Services
- Surveying & GIS
- Long-Range Capital Investment Strategy
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