Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an entry-level engineer dedicated to water and wastewater infrastructure. You will assist in delivering engineering studies, condition assessments, and design reports, while managing data for modeling efforts.

You’ll participate in meetings with clients and teams and coordinate with manufacturers to select equipment. The role supports multiple projects from planning through construction, including fieldwork and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience within water/wastewater.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, self-motivation, organization and attention to detail.
• EIT certification preferred; advanced degree encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports.
• 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

Interest in water/wastewater

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental civil chemical or mechanical engineering

EIT certification

Master’s or Doctorate in engineering (preferred)

Job description

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387 Charlottesville, VA Full Time Charlottesville, VA, US

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


• 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)


• Add responsibilities as required by the specific position

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical 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 or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering


• Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC

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