Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

92597001-ac6f-4a45-92ec-13f78d7b2194 • Birmingham, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for its Auburn and Birmingham offices. As part of the design and process teams, the Assistant Engineer I may work 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 position supports environmental infrastructure planning, design, and construction oversight, with opportunities to work directly with senior engineers and contribute across projects from planning through construction. Fieldwork and site visits are primarily in-state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or biosystems 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).
• 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.
• Work directly with senior-level engineering team members and learn through mentoring opportunities.
• 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.
• Conduct self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC (preferred qualification).

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