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# Technical Programs Lead

- **Company:** American Water Works Company, Inc.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,400.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Digital Content, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6c852ad6bf0b6538

## About the Role

Education, Certification or Formal Training:

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, water resources, or an equivalent water-related scientific or technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
 * At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water, wastewater, water reuse, stormwater, environmental services, engineering, utility operations, or a closely related field, with a minimum of three (3) years in the water sector.
 * Demonstrated understanding of drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and/or stormwater utility operations, practices, and challenges.
 * Strong technical writing, editing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
 * Ability to evaluate technical information for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and suitability for its intended audience.
 * Ability to translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, practical content.
 * Ability to manage multiple programs, stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables.

Work Experience

 * Minimum of three (3) years' technical experience including program, project, or research-based work in the water sector
 * Master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of professional work experience
 * Program and/or project management experience
 * Demonstrated knowledge of water, wastewater, reuse, and/or stormwater utility operations highly preferred
 * Experience in utility operations, consulting engineering, regulation, research, or another water-sector setting.
 * Experience working with distributed stakeholder groups, volunteers and/or large committees preferred, * 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;
 * Experience with digital content platforms and collaboration tools preferred
 * Budget and resource management

## Description

This role partners with AWWA members, volunteers, and internal teams to produce high-quality technical resources and programs that advance cutting edge knowledge across the water sector and support AWWA's 50,000+ member base., * Evaluate water-sector needs and lead the development of technical programs, products, and resources that advance water sector knowledge and practice.

 * Coordinate and conduct technical reviews of manuals, handbooks, reports, videos, policy statements, and other AWWA products for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and quality.
 * Manage the progress of assigned technical products through applicable volunteer review and approval processes.
 * Lead technical program development for assigned conferences, workshops, and educational events.
 * Research and analyze technical, operational, managerial, and financial issues affecting the water sector.
 * Develop reports, articles, presentations, workshops, and other technical resources in collaboration with internal teams and subject-matter experts.
 * Manage survey and data-collection activities and analyze findings to support program and product decisions.
 * Lead and support assigned technical committees and volunteer groups by providing technical guidance, program coordination, and process leadership.
 * Serve as a technical resource to AWWA staff, members, volunteers, utilities, and other stakeholders within the employee's areas of expertise.
 * Represent AWWA programs through conference participation and stakeholder engagement as needed.