Principal Engineer

Job description

- Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Raleigh office 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, stormwater management, water resources, 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, stormwater, 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

- 5-12years 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 database

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