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Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer
Meridian, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an entry-level engineer for our Boise 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 and conveyance systems planning and design.  

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: 

  • 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)  

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering 
  • Coursework background in water/wastewater treatment with strong interest in the water/wastewater industry 
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail 
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience within the water/wastewater industry 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • EIT certification 
  • Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC  

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  

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