Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Hazen and Sawyer; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in water infrastructure is seeking a Project Engineer in Lexington, KY. The role involves comprehensive project management and engineering tasks related to water and wastewater facilities. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience and relevant engineering degrees. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater design and construction.
• PE license (KY preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity).
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, permitting, and construction of water/wastewater facilities.
• Client development and project management opportunities.
• Fieldwork and site visits required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

B.S. degree in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hazen is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Engineer to support the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facility infrastructure in Lexington or Louisville Kentucky.

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:

• Work on a wide range of projects to include planning, design, permitting, and construction of structures in water and wastewater (i.e. drinking water, wastewater, water resources, conveyance)
• Client development opportunities
• Project management opportunities
• Technical leadership and staff mentoring opportunities across Hazen’s Midwest region
• Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel

Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in relevant municipal water/wastewater design and construction experience
• Experience in planning, design, and construction for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in all MS Office based computer software
• PE license (KY preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of employment)
• B.S. degree in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s) of Science or Engineering from an ABET-accredited U.S. program (other engineering degrees considered case by case)

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