Data Scientist - Water Quality and Treatment

Position Summary

The Start-up, Commissioning & Optimization (SCO) group in the Water Quality & Treatment (WQ&T) section is currently seeking a Data Scientist to support process optimization studies and other projects. Under general supervision, applies statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex, large-scale datasets. This role partners with stakeholders to define analytical objectives, identify data requirements, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that enhance business performance. Responsibilities include developing, validating, and deploying predictive models to support machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives. Contributes to the design and optimization of data pipelines, feature engineering processes, and model evaluation frameworks, ensuring robust and reproducible results.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Water Quality & Treatment

Additional duties and responsibilities specific to WQ&T include:

Location of Position

Denver, CO

Onsite or Hybrid

On-site

Salary/Hourly

Salaried

Hiring Pay Range

$81,883-$124,510 Annually

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications:

Cover letter preferred

Potential work-from-home opportunities

About Denver Water

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say "see resume". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Brianna Vega

1600 W. 12th Ave.

Denver, CO. 80204-3412

Brianna.vega@denverwater.org

EOE/MF