Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an entry-level engineer for its Charlottesville, Virginia office. The engineer will work as part of design and process teams on water and wastewater projects, including drinking water, wastewater and reuse treatment facility upgrades; conveyance systems; wellfields; stormwater management; water resources; and asset management. The role supports projects from planning through construction and may include fieldwork and mostly in-state site visits.

Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned company founded in 1951 with a focus on water. Its work includes planning, design, and construction oversight for water, wastewater, and stormwater environmental infrastructure. The company describes its work environment as low in bureaucracy and high in creativity, with challenging and varied assignments and tools to support employees’ success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong interest in the water and wastewater industry.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience within the water and wastewater industry.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports.
• Manage data for process modeling and design.
• Attend client and internal project management meetings.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment.
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits, mostly in-state.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the specific position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level