Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
PE license required
5-12 years of experience with water-related projects
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management software
Responsibilities
Evaluate, plan, and design water/wastewater projects and infrastructure
Contribute to all project phases from concepts to construction
Conduct fieldwork and site visits throughout project lifecycle
Manage large projects or multiple smaller projects
Develop and maintain client relationships with support from local teams
Organize and supervise engineering staff on assigned projects
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for various needs
Short and long-term disability and employer-paid life insurance
Generous vacation policies with holidays and PTO
Employer-contributed 401(k) and financial planning support
Opportunities for professional development like tuition reimbursement and training sessions
Full Job Description
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Virginia Beach office. As part of our design and process teams, you will work on water and wastewater projects, including drinking water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility upgrades, conveyance systems, wellfields, dams, and asset management.
Why Hazen and Sawyer:
Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure - for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, dams, reuse, and infrastructure projects
Participation in a project team from the initial study and conceptual design stages through to the construction of major water related infrastructure projects
Fieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be required
Other responsibilities may include:
Project management of a large project or several small projects
Client development and management supported by our local offices
Planning, organizing, and supervising staff of engineers on projects
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
PE license
Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
5-12 years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects
Experience related to preparing conceptual/feasibility studies, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services
Familiarity with engineering and construction management software
Capable of supervising staff and managing small projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering Proficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and databases
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 for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
