Assistant Engineer I (Entry-level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is looking for entry-level engineers for their Raleigh, NC office. This role involves working on various water and wastewater projects, including treatment facility upgrades and stormwater management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and strong interest in the water/wastewater industry. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in relevant engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Raleigh, NC office. As part of our design and process teams, you will 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.
• 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.