Assistant Engineer I (Entry-level)

Hazen and Sawyer

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering
  • Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in the field

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables such as sampling studies and design reports
  • Prepare engineering specifications, sketches, and perform calculations
  • Manage data for modeling and design processes
  • Attend client and internal project management meetings
  • Support multiple projects through all stages from planning to construction
  • Participate in fieldwork and site visits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities such as tuition reimbursement and training programs
Full Job Description
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Saratoga Springs, NY office. We welcome December 2026 graduates to apply. As part of our design and process teams, you will work on water and wastewater projects, including drinking water/wastewater treatment facility upgrades, biosolids planning and facility design, conveyance systems, stormwater management, water resources, and asset management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulic modeling, and design reports
  • Prepare engineering specifications, data sheets, sketches, drawings and perform engineering calculations
  • Manage data for modeling and design
  • Attend client and internal project management meetings
  • Support multiple projects from planning through construction
  • Participate in fieldwork and site visits

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering
  • Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry

Preferred Qualifications:
  • EIT certification
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, or chemical
  • Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC

What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range $75,000 - $95,000 depending on skills, experience, and education

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