Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Professional registrations incentives

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer seeks entry-level engineers for our Auburn and Birmingham offices. You may work on water and wastewater projects, including upgrades to drinking water, wastewater, and reuse facilities, as well as conveyance systems, wellfields, stormwater management, water resources, and asset management.

Join a design and process team that offers mentoring from senior engineers, exposure to client meetings, and opportunities to participate in fieldwork mainly within-state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Biosystems Engineering
• Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports
• Work directly with senior level engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop
• Manage data for process modeling and design
• Attend client and internal project management meetings
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits (mostly in-state)

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Auburn and Birmingham offices. As part of our design and process teams, you may 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

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports
• Work directly with senior level engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop.
• Manage data for process modeling and design
• Attend client and internal project management meetings
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits (mostly in-state)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or biosystems engineering
• Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 0-2 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification
• Advanced degree (Master's)
• Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/Q

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