What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater position at Hazen and Sawyer?
Hazen is seeking a qualified and experienced Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office.
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:
- Leading and delivering municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities planning and design projects.
- Task responsibilities will include preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, and support of construction management/commissioning needs.
- Field work and site visits from planning through construction and commissioning will be required.
Required Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of water and wastewater conveyance and/or treatment design experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in project management for smaller projects is preferred.
- Self-starter with attention to detail.
- PE License is required or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
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