Principal Engineer

Principal EngineerHazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Abilene, TX 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. Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. We currently have over 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. Support for the new Abilene office, as Hazen grows in West Texas to support local communities with difficult water solutions.Key Responsibilities:Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse, and infrastructure projectsParticipation in a project team from the initial study and conceptual design stages through to the construction of major water related infrastructure projectsFieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be requiredOther responsibilities may include: Project management of a large project or several small projects, Client development and management supported by our local offices, Planning, organizing, and supervising staff of engineers on projectsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineeringPE licenseStrong interest in the water/wastewater industryExcellent communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detailMust be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite5-12 years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projectsExperience related to preparing conceptual/feasibility studies, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction servicesFamiliarity with engineering and construction management softwareCapable of supervising staff and managing small projectsPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineeringProficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and databaseWhat We Offer:Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportationShort and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurancePaid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning supportProfessional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships