Senior Municipal Engineer

Hazenandsawyer; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP plan matching and financial**

Job summary

Hazen Canada is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. You will lead municipal drinking water and wastewater projects across all phases, working with municipal clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role focuses on technical leadership, project management, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to contribute to business development 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.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• 12+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; experience with Alberta municipal clients and regulatory agencies preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, studies, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership in treatment process selection, development of design criteria, and preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Manage project scope, 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.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior engineering staff.
• Monitor project progress and recommend adjustments to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

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Full Time Office Engineer Calgary, AB, CA

21 days ago Requisition ID: 2215

Hazen Canada is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. This senior‑level role will lead and 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 serve as a technical and project management leader, working directly with municipal clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, studies, design, construction, and commissioning
• Provide technical leadership in treatment process selection, development of design criteria, and preparation of engineering deliverables
• Manage project scope, 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
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior engineering staff
• Monitor project progress and recommend adjustments to achieve project objectives

Required 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
• Legally able to work in Canada
• 12+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; experience working with Alberta municipal clients and regulatory agencies preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing 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
• 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