Principal Engineer - Water

Hazen and Sawyer; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portland, Maine is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will manage municipal water projects, requiring 6-10 years of relevant experience and an active ME Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include project management and delivering design reports. Proficiency in English and all typical engineering software is essential, with CADD and GIS experience considered a plus. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in delivering water projects for municipal clients.
• Must hold an active ME Professional Engineer license.
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in typical computer software use.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare assessment and design reports, perform design calculations.
• Conduct field work and site visits during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CADD skills

GIS skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Active ME Professional Engineer license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Engineer role at Hazen and Sawyer. Seeking a Principal Engineer with 6-10 years of experience in delivering water projects for municipal clients. The candidate must hold an active ME Professional Engineer license. The minimum educational requirements are a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering with an MS preferred. The position will include leading and delivering municipal water facilities planning and design projects. The job tasks will include project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, support construction management/ commissioning needs, etc. Field work and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel. He/She must be proficient in English and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must be proficient in all computer software typically used (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). CADD and other software (GIS, etc.) skills will be considered a plus. The candidate must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities Include

• Project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, cost estimating, equipment sizing/selection, and preparation of construction documents for municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Field work and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.
• Communicate clearly and concisely through technical writing.

Education and experience requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in delivering water projects for municipal clients
• Must hold an active ME Professional Engineer license.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering with an MS preferred.
• Proficient in English and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in all computer software typically used (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• CADD and other software (GIS, etc.) skills will be considered a plus. The candidate must have strong organizational skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology