Assistant Engineer I (Entry-level)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an entry-level engineer for our Cleveland 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, and stormwater management,

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


• Work directly with senior level engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop


• 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 or civil engineering


• 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


• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering


• 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