Intermediate Environmental Engineer / Professional

Hazen and Sawyer; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. The successful candidate will manage projects, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include leading projects in Watershed Management and Water Resources Strategy. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, experience in project management, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience, including 5 years of project management.
• Professional Engineer or Environmental Professional designation required.
• Experience with Alberta regulatory frameworks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects in Watershed Management.
• Engage with clients throughout project life cycle.
• Oversee project controls and internal systems.
• Plan and lead workshops and meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project teams.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Water management consulting company WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. WaterSMART was acquired by Hazen and Sawyer ("Hazen") in 2024.
• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), Hazen is 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 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• Hybrid work schedule – remote Monday and Friday; in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer / Professional to join our Calgary, Alberta office. The successful candidate will serve as a project management leader, working directly with watershed and water resource clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects in the areas of Watershed Management, Water Resources Strategy and Integrated Planning.
• Regularly engage with clients on all project matters for the full project life cycle.
• Responsible for project controls and internal systems.
• Plan workshops and lead facilitated meetings and group conversations.
• Lead project teams of junior and/or technical resources.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments.
• Support proposal development as requested.
• Engage in client development and management supported by local offices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental sciences. Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineer or Environmental Professional.
• 7-10 years’ experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self‑motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
• Superior technical writing skills.
• Experience and confidence in meeting facilitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Alberta regulatory frameworks, water licensing, and water‑related Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and cascading regulations.
• Experience in an engineering consulting organization is a significant asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience and education.
• Superior employer‑matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan and additional financial planning support.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
• Vacation time commensurate with industry experience.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and reimbursement for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
• Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work–life balance.