Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Hazen and Sawyer; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a qualified Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer. The role involves leading municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, requiring 5-7 years of design experience and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 and comprehensive health benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of water and wastewater conveyance and/or treatment design experience required.
• PE License is required or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning and design projects for municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Preparing assessment and design reports, and supporting construction management.
• Conducting field work and site visits from planning through construction.

Skills

Water and wastewater conveyance design

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer / Senior Principal Engineer

Hazen is seeking a qualified and experienced Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer for our Silver Spring, MD office.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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

• Leading and delivering municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities planning and design projects.
• Task responsibilities will include preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, and support of construction management/commissioning needs.
• Field work and site visits from planning through construction and commissioning will be required.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of water and wastewater conveyance and/or treatment design experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management for smaller projects is preferred.
• Self-starter with attention to detail.
• PE License is required or ability to obtain licensure within one year.

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology