Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Wastewater

Hazen and Sawyer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager to tackle complex water challenges in the Pacific Northwest. With over 15 years of experience, you will lead the design and management of municipal wastewater projects, ensuring efficient nutrient management solutions. Your role will involve evaluating and designing wastewater treatment facilities, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging in business development activities. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects that enhance community water resources. This opportunity is perfect for a detail-oriented professional eager to make a difference in sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in wastewater project design and management.
• PE licensure required with documented design experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, model, plan, and design wastewater treatment facilities.
• Prepare assessment and design reports, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Wastewater Treatment Processes

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Design Software

Job description

Join our Hazen team and make the world a better place providing superior solutions in all things water for our clients. Hazen is a creative, employee-owned company with minimal bureaucracy where employees are allowed to thrive.

Hazen has outstanding opportunities for motivated, talented people that enjoy teamwork and collaboration, client service, and solving our clients’ most difficult water challenges.

As a detail-oriented Senior Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in design and project management of municipal wastewater projects, you will apply your unique skills and insights as part of teams providing wastewater treatment and overall nutrient management solutions across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest Region.

In your role you will evaluate, model, plan, design and support startup and operation of public sector wastewater treatment facilities. Your expertise in, and understanding of, wastewater treatment processes will guide the design of these important facilities.

You will prepare facility assessment and design reports, review and direct junior staff in performing design calculations, process and/or hydraulic modeling, selection and sizing of equipment, preparing design documents and construction documents, and supporting construction phase services both in office and in the field. Field work and site visits from planning through construction may require occasional travel.

You will support and mentor junior engineers and will be supported by senior mentors on projects and local and regional office leadership. You will also lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations. You will work with local and regional staff to grow the wastewater practice in the Pacific Northwest.

Required Experience:
The desired candidate will have experience in:

• Serving as Project Manager, Design Manager and Project Engineer with full technical responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of tasks for small and large projects
• Multiple years following PE licensure of documented design experience for water/wastewater facilities projects
• Planning, design and construction of wastewater treatment infrastructure including developing technical treatment strategies, selecting treatment processes, developing process design criteria, and delivering projects
• Preparation of contract specifications and drawings
• Development and review of technical reports, proposals, contract documents, resources studies, and data analysis
• Office and field engineering support during construction

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 15 years of experience
• PE required with ability to obtain registration in other States
• Possess strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Effectively and proactively coordinate with various disciplines