Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Engineer to support the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facility infrastructure in Lexington or Louisville Kentucky.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:  

• 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 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Work on a wide range of projects to include planning, design, permitting, and construction of structures in water and wastewater (i.e. drinking water, wastewater, water resources, conveyance)
• Client development opportunities
• Project management opportunities
• Technical leadership and staff mentoring opportunities across Hazen’s Midwest region
• Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel 

Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in relevant municipal water/wastewater design and construction experience
• Experience in planning, design, and construction for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in all MS Office based computer software
• PE license (KY preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of employment)
• B.S. degree in Environmental, Civil, or Biosystems engineering

Preferred Qualifications : 

• Advanced degree (Master’s) of Science or Engineering from an ABET-accredited U.S. program (other engineering degrees considered case by case) 

What We Offer:  

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans) 
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation 
• Short and long-term disability, 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 
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location