Principal Engineer

Abilene Regional Growth Alliance; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer in Abilene, TX is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will participate in planning, design, and construction oversight for drinking water and wastewater upgrades, conveyance systems, and asset management, with fieldwork as needed.

We value collaboration, practical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality projects for local communities through a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering required.
• Advanced degree is preferred for deeper technical leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, and detail orientation essential.
• PE license is required.
• Experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering software helpful.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse, and infrastructure projects.
• Participation in a project team from initial study through construction of major water-related projects.
• Fieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be required.
• Project management of large or multiple small projects.
• Client development and management with local offices.
• Supervise staff and plan/organize engineers on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

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

Master’s or Doctorate in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD/BIM

BioWin

PowerBI

Database

Job description

Work Setting:

Hybrid

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking ? a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our ? Abilene, TX 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.

• 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 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• Support for the new Abilene office, as Hazen grows in West Texas to support local communities with difficult water solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse, and infrastructure projects ?
• Participation in a project team from the initial study and conceptual design stages through to the construction of major water related infrastructure projects ?
• Fieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be required ?
• Other responsibilities may include: ?

• Project management of a large project or several small projects ?
• Client development and management supported by our local offices ?
• Planning, organizing, and supervising staff of engineers on projects ?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• PE license
• Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 5-12years of experience ? in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects ?
• Experience related to preparing conceptual/feasibility studies, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services
• Familiarity with engineering and construction management software ?
• Capable of supervising staff and managing small projects ?

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and database

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

Work Setting:

Hybrid

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking ? a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our ? Abilene, TX 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.

• 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 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• Support for the new Abilene office, as Hazen grows in West Texas to support local communities with difficult water solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse, and infrastructure projects ?
• Participation in a project team from the initial study and conceptual design stages through to the construction of major water related infrastructure projects ?
• Fieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be required ?
• Other responsibilities may include: ?

• Project management of a large project or several small projects ?
• Client development and management supported by our local offices ?
• Planning, organizing, and supervising staff of engineers on projects ?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• PE license
• Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 5-12years of experience ? in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects ?
• Experience related to preparing conceptual/feasibility studies, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services
• Familiarity with engineering and construction management software ?
• Capable of supervising staff and managing small projects ?

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and database

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