# Metro Water Recovery jobs and careers

> 5 open roles at Metro Water Recovery as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/metro-water-recovery

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2 million people who live and work within our 715-square mile service area. Metro Water Recovery is the wastewater treatment authority for much of metropolitan Denver and parts of northern Colorado. We are committed to protecting the environment and providing for the community's future needs. We collect about 130 million gallons of wastewater per day from neighborhood sewer lines and remove more than 95 percent of the pollutants before discharging it into the South Platte River. We make wastewater suitable for agriculture, aquatic life, industrial use, water supply and recreation. ​ Our mission is to protect the region’s health and environment by cleaning water and recovering resources.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 5 |
| Cities hiring | 1 |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $84k |
| Headquarters | Denver, CO |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Employees | 251 to 500 |
| Industries | Energy Management, Health Care, Water, Water Purification |
| Website | https://metrowaterrecovery.com |

## Where they are hiring

- Denver: 5 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Industrial Maintenance Technician I](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/2c721a81-8eb0-4179-87fe-1a7267986f1a), Denver, CO
- [Utility Equipment Operator I/II/III/IV/V - Multi-Level Posting](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/360e8601-166d-494b-a693-f8d376e52879), Denver, CO ($60k to $84k)
- [Senior Maintenance Program Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6c6692d6-a851-4b20-a60b-239cdd84ff86), Denver, CO
- [Staff Environmental Compliance Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b212bccb-a5e9-4df0-beb1-ee6ac1542172), Denver, CO
- [Instrument Solutions Intern](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/97489699-b5a6-4776-a74a-94e01bcaf720), Denver, CO

## Leadership

- Liam Cavanaugh, Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO
- Martin Alvis, Director Of Operations

## Common questions

### Is Metro Water Recovery hiring right now?

Yes. Metro Water Recovery has 5 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

### Where is Metro Water Recovery hiring?

The most open roles are in Denver (5).

### Where is Metro Water Recovery headquartered?

Metro Water Recovery is headquartered in Denver, CO and was founded in 1964.

### Who leads Metro Water Recovery?

Liam Cavanaugh, Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO, is at the top of Metro Water Recovery's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Metro Water Recovery?

Pick a role on Metro Water Recovery's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Metro Water Recovery's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.