Water/Wastewater Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer in Memphis seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to work on drinking water, wastewater, and reuse treatment upgrades as part of our design teams. You will participate in planning, design, and construction support for diverse water projects.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, project management of small to mid-size projects, and collaboration with clients and technical staff, with occasional travel and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5-15 years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects.
• Experience preparing conceptual and feasibility studies; construction drawings and specifications; bidding assistance; and office/field construction support services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction management software.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage small projects.
• Strong interest in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.

Responsibilities

• Participation in evaluation, planning, permitting, and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Perform fieldwork and site visits during design and construction phases.
• Manage small to medium projects and support larger projects.
• Develop technical treatment strategies and design criteria.
• Coordinate with internal specialists to support project delivery.
• Support client coordination, collaboration, and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering software (CM)

GIS / CAD / BIM

PowerBI / database tools

Job description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Memphis office. As part of our design and process teams, you will work on water and wastewater projects, including drinking water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility upgrades; conveyance systems; wellfields; stormwater management; water resources; and asset management.

Why Hazen And Sawyer

Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."

Our work includes planning, design, and construction oversight of environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

We foster a work environment that is low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging and rewarding assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.

Today, we have more than 2,000 employees in over 70 offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in the evaluation, planning, permitting, and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects as part of multidisciplinary teams, from initial studies and conceptual development through final design and construction.
• Perform fieldwork and site visits as required throughout design and construction phases.
• Manage small to medium projects and support management of larger projects, including planning, organizing, and supervising engineering staff.
• Support the development of technical treatment strategies, including process selection, development of process design criteria, and project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists and discipline-specific design professionals to support successful project delivery.
• Support client coordination, collaboration, and business development activities, with guidance from local office leadership.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and technical presentations.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5-15 years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects.
• Experience preparing conceptual and feasibility studies; construction drawings and specifications; bidding assistance; and office/field construction support services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction management software.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage small projects.
• Strong interest in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and database tools.

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, plus employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional licensure and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.