Assistant Engineer I & II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm in Albuquerque is seeking an Assistant Engineer I or II. You will assist in engineering deliverables for water and wastewater projects and gain hands-on experience with senior engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and EIT certification are required. This role offers comprehensive health benefits and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry that counts towards PE license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables.
• Work directly with senior level engineering team.
• Manage data for process modeling and design.
• Attend client and internal project management meetings.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors.
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits.

Skills

Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

EIT certification

Job description

Overview

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Assistant Engineer I or II for our Albuquerque 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.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today’s busy professionals.

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 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
• 0-4 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry that counts towards PE license
• EIT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in hydraulic modeling
• 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