Drinking Water Project Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Hazenandsawyer; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer, a leading water resources firm, is seeking a Full Time Office Engineer for our Sacramento, CA office. The role focuses on drinking water and water reuse projects across all design phases, from planning to construction.

You will lead and mentor teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure quality and schedule adherence on multi-year programs. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with a Bachelor’s in civil/environmental engineering required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• 5–12 years of experience in municipal water treatment, water quality, water treatment technology, or manufacturing.
• Experience delivering multi‑year projects within cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact with staff, clients, and regulators.
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to present complex issues to nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering/management, design, planning, and operational support for drinking water/reuse projects.
• Serve as task lead and deputy project manager under the project manager.
• Mentor junior staff and review work products.
• Coordinate with clients and internal technical specialists for project delivery.
• Manage tasks, scope, and schedules for smaller projects or components of larger projects.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications for water treatment projects.
• Lead technical writing for memos, master plans, and design reports.
• Provide engineering services during construction, including RFIs, submittals, and site visits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer, a leading water resources firm, is seeking a Full Time Office Engineer for our Sacramento, CA office. The role focuses on drinking water and water reuse projects across all design phases, from planning to construction.

You will lead and mentor teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure quality and schedule adherence on multi-year programs. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with a Bachelor’s in civil/environmental engineering required.