Assistant Project Manager

Wright Water Engineers (WWE) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 5 or more years of experience in environmental permitting/compliance or project management and a desire to take on responsibilities for environmental permitting delivery, client interactions, and business development. The successful candidate will use their problem-solving skills, big-picture critical thinking, passion for learning, and strong work ethic to thrive independently and within project teams.

Effective written and verbal communication skills and professional integrity are essential.

This position will support project delivery for WWE’s stormwater management services, with opportunities to expand into other regulatory compliance services, if desired. This is a full-time position based in WWE’s Denver office. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or GIS and experience with linear utility construction projects are both desirable traits. The position will involve a mix of time in the field and time in the office.

• Assess proposed projects for potential impacts and determine whether floodplain, wetland, construction stormwater, and/or groundwater dewatering discharge permits may apply.
• Collaborate with WWE subject-area experts on permitting requirements, and coordinate and assist with preparation of permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Synthesize information provided by clients to develop Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) that effectively address pollution in stormwater runoff in the context of project needs and constraints. Manage the municipal review and resubmittal process for these SWMPs.
• Monitor compliance during construction and adapt approaches to new conditions when warranted.
• Educate clients and client contractors on compliance requirements.
• Oversee inspections of construction sites and post-construction stormwater control measures for compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements. Provide guidance to WWE’s stormwater inspectors, and conduct inspections when conditions warrant.
• Provide technical oversight, direction, and quality control for junior engineers and scientists supporting permitting and compliance tasks.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and client communication related to stormwater compliance services.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5 or more years of experience developing, implementing, and/or inspecting SWMPs. This may include experience working on a construction team responsible for implementing SWMPs at its own construction sites.
• A high degree of professionalism, time management, analytical thinking, accountability, adaptability, and decision quality.

• Experience with MS4 permits and post-construction stormwater requirements.
• Professional certification (CPESC, CISEC, or similar) or progress toward certification.
• Experience responding to regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions.
• Familiarity with linear utility construction projects.
• Full-time position in Denver office with a salary range of $75,000–$95,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills) plus a discretionary quarterly bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance plans, voluntary dental and vision plans, and a retirement plan.
• Additional perks, such as flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health reimbursement arrangement, profit-sharing, and a discretionary bonus program.
• Career development opportunities in a dynamic and challenging work environment with leaders in the water resources industry.

WWE is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm specializing in water resources, environmental, and civil engineering. With offices in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Durango, Colorado, WWE has provided comprehensive engineering services since 1961. Our interdisciplinary team includes engineers, biologists, chemists, geologists, hydro geologists, hydrologists, and scientists, working on diverse and challenging projects across the United States. WWE is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

WWE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is a drug-free workplace. We encourage qualified female, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.