Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is hiring entry-level engineers for its Charlottesville, Virginia office. As part of the design and process teams, the Assistant Engineer I works 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 company focuses on water and environmental infrastructure, including planning, design, and construction oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong interest in the water/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/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