Project Engineer, Site-Civil

Hazen and Sawyer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer in Atlanta is seeking a Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design, yard piping, grading, paving, roadways, and stormwater systems. The role covers conceptual design through construction support and requires hands-on layout and field experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of site design experience, a BS in civil/environmental/biosystems engineering, and a registered Professional Engineer license, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering.
• Professional Engineering license.
• 10+ years in site design, stormwater, and erosion control permitting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and coordinating CAD teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layout plans including yard piping, roadways, grading, stormwater systems, and paving for water/wastewater projects.
• Lead conceptual and preliminary design efforts, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical reporting.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Coordinate with regulatory officials and in‑house design disciplines to ensure compliant site design and permitting.
• Coordinate work with sub‑consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and design deliverables.
• Provide construction‑phase support by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and field inspections.
• Lead site reconnaissance and field investigations.

Skills

Site design coordination

Project development management

Regulatory permitting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Civil Engineer for our Atlanta office to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design. This role involves both hands‑on work in site layout, yard 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, reuse, 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.
• Lead conceptual and preliminary design efforts, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical reporting.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Coordinate with regulatory officials as well as in‑house design disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Architectural, etc.) and other offices/regions to ensure site design and permitting incorporates all necessary aspects of project.
• Coordinate work with sub‑consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and design deliverables.
• Provide construction‑phase support by reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing field inspections.
• Lead site reconnaissance and field investigations.
• Occasional local and regional travel required.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the design and regulatory permitting of site plans, stormwater collection systems, and erosion control.
• Bachelor of Science in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Technical proficiency in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and leading CAD teams for the design of site layout, grading, drainage, and yard piping.
• Proficient in all computer software typically used (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Able to easily move around active construction site safely and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in site/civil design and permitting for water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance projects.
• Familiarity with site survey practices, shop drawing review, and construction administration / field inspections.
• Experience or familiarity with Revit/BIM, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and Autodesk Vehicle Tracking.
• Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.

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