Intermediate Municipal Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazen Canada is seeking an Intermediate Municipal Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. You will work on municipal drinking water and wastewater projects from planning through operation, partnering with municipal clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, contributing to business development, and delivering projects to meet client expectations across Alberta and Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration.
• 5+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; Alberta client/regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases: planning, studies, design, construction, commissioning.
• Contribute to design criteria development and preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate directly with municipal clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal specialists and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support proposal development and business development in Alberta/Western Canada.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

• 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."
• Water management consulting company WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. WaterSMART was acquired by Hazen and Sawyer (“Hazen”) in 2024 and is now known as Hazen Canada.
• 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.

Why Hazen And Sawyer

• 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."
• Water management consulting company WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. WaterSMART was acquired by Hazen and Sawyer (“Hazen”) in 2024 and is now known as Hazen Canada.
• 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.

The Opportunity – Intermediate Municipal Engineer

Hazen Canada is seeking a motivated Intermediate Municipal Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. This role will support a wide range of municipal drinking water and wastewater projects, from early planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and operational support. The successful candidate will work directly with municipal clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mento junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Support municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, studies, design, construction, and commissioning
• Participate in treatment process selection, development of design criteria, and preparation of engineering deliverables
• Participate in development of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality to meet client expectations
• Coordinate directly with municipal clients, regulators, and project stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal technical specialists and multidisciplinary design teams
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives
• Mentor and support the development of more junior engineering staff

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree an asset
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration
• Legally able to work in Canada
• 5+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; experience working with Alberta municipal clients and regulatory agencies preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard engineering software
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused

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