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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Mid-level)

Hazen and Sawyer
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026


Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a candidate to provide I&C engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects in our Virginia Beach, VA office. Candidate will serve as the lead I&C engineer on projects for water and wastewater facilities.

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 2,400 employees in 100 offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. (Optional Language to be discussed with Operations/Regional Manager)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system network diagrams, control panel wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and installation details.
  • Supervision and mentorship of less experienced staff
  • Coordinating with the other disciplines (process/mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and site civil).
  • Performing quality reviews of BIM models, Revit families, and CAD based files used in the production of contract documents.
  • Inspection, testing, and approve of I&C work provided by contractors at water and wastewater facilities

Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of water/wastewater or industrial process instrumentation and equipment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • 7-12 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Multiple years of experience performing I&C design for public sector water/wastewater clients.
  • Understanding of processes and equipment for various water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
  • PLC/HMI configuration/programming experience.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers, designers, and other staff.
  • Experience communicating and coordinating with clients.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Education Requirements:

  • BS/BE Engineering
  • Must have a PE License, or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

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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