Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer — Hybrid Design Leader

Hazenandsawyer; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Professional memberships incentives

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Knoxville or Chattanooga offices. You will work on municipal water/wastewater projects, including treatment facility upgrades, conveyance systems, and asset management, collaborating with design and process teams.

The role requires 7–12 years of experience, a PE license, and a B.S. in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering. Hybrid work setting with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in planning, design, and construction for municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• PE license is required (TN preferred or reciprocity within six months).
• B.S. degree in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering.
• Advanced degree (Master’s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse, and infrastructure projects.
• Project management including staffing, invoicing, budgeting, and client deliverables.
• Supervision of junior staff.
• Lead business development including proposals and presentations.
• Construction management services including construction administration, start-up, and closeout.
• Fieldwork and site visits with occasional travel.

Skills

Project management

Municipal water/wastewater design

Business development

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering

Master’s degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Knoxville or Chattanooga offices. You will work on municipal water/wastewater projects, including treatment facility upgrades, conveyance systems, and asset management, collaborating with design and process teams.

The role requires 7–12 years of experience, a PE license, and a B.S. in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering. Hybrid work setting with opportunities for professional growth.