Civil Site Project Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design for our Arizona offices located in Tempe, Tucson, and Goodyear. The role involves hands-on layout planning, piping systems, grading, paving, roadways, and stormwater infrastructure, and also managing project development from conceptual design to construction support.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, 5–8 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• 5–8 years of relevant civil/site development experience as stated in the ad.
• PE License required.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in creating construction drawings: site layout, drainage, grading.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layouts for water/wastewater projects (yard piping, roadways, grading, stormwater, paving).
• Perform conceptual and preliminary design with field visits and data collection.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations and assist with hydraulic modeling.
• Navigate permitting processes and evaluate design options.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, and electronic deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing submittals and RFIs.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and field investigations.

Skills

Site civil design

Communication

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

H&H software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Eng

Master’s in Civil Eng (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater tools (optional)

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design for our Arizona offices located in Tempe, Tucson, and Goodyear. This role involves both hands-on work in layout planning, piping systems, grading, paving, roadways, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as managing various stages of project development, from conceptual design to construction support.

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

• Design and develop site layout plans including yard piping, roadways, grading, stormwater systems, and paving for water/wastewater projects.
• Conceptual and preliminary design efforts, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical reporting.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Permitting processes and evaluating design alternatives.
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic design deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Site reconnaissance and field investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in civil/site development.
• PE License required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and clients.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving for technical challenges.
• Proficient in developing construction drawings from sketches, including site layout, drainage, and grading.
• Experience in facility and site design planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong working experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.
• Familiarity with stormwater modeling tools such as StormWise, InfoSWMM, or HEC-RAS.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with Environmental Resource Permitting.

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.