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Water/Wastewater Entry-Level Assistant Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Tempe, AZ and Goodyear, AZ offices. 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, wellfields, stormwater management, water resources, and asset management.

Why Hazen and Sawyer :

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we provide full-service engineering and construction management for "all things water."
  • With over 2,000 employees in 70 offices nationwide and our first international office in London (2024), we help clients solve water supply and quality challenges with tailored solutions.
  • Our staff includes a diverse range of engineering and scientific experts, as well as utility management specialists.
  • We actively conduct and sponsor cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry-related professional organizations, universities, and clients.
  • We emphasize creativity over bureaucracy, creating a dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Our Arizona Team :

  • We opened our Arizona office in Tempe in 2013 and have since served major clients both inside and outside of The Valley, including the City of Phoenix, City of Tempe, City of Goodyear, City of Mesa, City of Chandler, Town of Gilbert, Pima County, and City of Flagstaff.
  • Combined, our Tempe and Goodyear offices have over 70 employees, with in-house support from electrical / instrumentation, structural, and CAD / Revit designers.
  • 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).
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited U.S. program (other engineering degrees considered case by case).
  • Strong interest in the water / wastewater industry.
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience within the water / wastewater industry.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • EIT certification.
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Proficiency in GIS, CAD / BIM, BioWin, Microsoft Excel (PowerPivot), PowerBI, and databases.
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA / QC.
  • Our Benefits :

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans) with most premiums covered by the firm.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
  • Short and long-term disability, paid holidays and floating holidays, and paid time off.
  • 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.
  • Our Hiring Process :

  • Submit Application
  • Internal Screening
  • Phone Screening – Typically within 1-2 weeks of application submission.
  • In-Person Interview – Scheduled a few days after the phone screening.
  • Offer – Extended a few days after the in-person interview.
  • Hired – Start date coordinated based on your availability.
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