Assistant Engineer I

Hazen and Sawyer; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Short and long-term disability

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Job summary

An engineering firm specializing in water solutions is seeking a self-motivated engineer in Virginia. This role involves assisting with wastewater and water treatment projects, providing construction management support, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, hybrid work options, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years of experience (internships may count).
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastewater conveyance and treatment project delivery.
• Assist with water treatment/distribution project delivery.
• Contribute to development of construction documents.
• Provide construction management support.
• Engage in business development efforts.
• Communicate and interact with clients and team members.
• Fieldwork and site visits may be required.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft 365 software

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

B.S. degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

M.S. degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot)

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a self-motivated engineer to join our team in the Silver Spring, MD or Fairfax, VA. Position will require working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver wastewater conveyance/treatment projects and water distribution/treatment projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Position provides opportunities for career development, with exposure to many types of projects across planning, design and construction, and career advancement with progression for leading tasks of increasing size and complexity. Hazen and Sawyer is a forward thinking organization looking to innovate in delivering solutions to clients. Our focus is on client service and technical excellence.

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.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with delivery of wastewater conveyance and treatment projects including planning, analysis, permitting, and design
• Assisting with delivery of water treatment/distribution projects including planning, analysis, permitting, and design
• Contributing to the development of construction documents and technical specifications.
• Providing construction management support
• Exposure to water and wastewater business development efforts
• Communicating and interacting with clients and internal team members
• Field work and site visits for projects may be required

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering (M.S. degree preferred)
• 0 to 4 years’ experience (internships may count towards experience)
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in advanced Microsoft Excel tools (e.g. PowerPivot) or Microsoft PowerBI are favorable
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

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