Site Civil Project Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer • Tempe, AZ

19h

About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects for its Arizona offices in Tempe, Tucson, and Goodyear. The role focuses on site design, including layout planning, piping systems, grading, paving, roadways, and stormwater infrastructure. It also involves managing project development from conceptual design through construction support.

Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned company founded in 1951 with a focus on water-related work. Its projects include planning, design, and construction oversight for water, wastewater, and stormwater management infrastructure. The company describes its work environment as low in bureaucracy and high in creativity. It has more than 2,000 employees in over 70 offices across the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in civil/site development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for technical challenges.
• Proficiency in developing construction drawings from sketches, including site layout, drainage, and grading.
• Experience in facility and site design planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong working experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.
• Familiarity with stormwater modeling tools such as StormWise™, InfoSWMM, or HEC-RAS.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with Environmental Resource Permitting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layout plans, including yard piping, roadways, grading, stormwater systems, and paving for water and wastewater projects.
• Contribute to conceptual and preliminary design, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical reporting.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Support permitting processes and evaluate design alternatives.
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic design deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and field investigations.

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 coverage 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: Mid Level