Senior Project Engineer / Manager, Wastewater

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a senior wastewater engineer with at least 12 years of experience to join our Bay Area offices. Candidate will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on treatment process design and construction. In addition to technical requirements, the position requires experience with project management or the desire to grow into a project management role. The role will include client development and management, supported by our local offices.

The position can be based in any of the Northern California offices – San Francisco, Concord, or Sacramento – and may serve across the northern California region depending on expertise and project needs.

Responsibilities

Develop technical treatment strategies, select treatment processes, develop process design criteria, and deliver projects.

Support and develop proposal development.

Help identify, hire, supervise, and mentor junior wastewater staff.

Directly coordinate and collaborate with clients.

Coordinate with internal technical specialists across all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.

Manage projects to meet client expectations, budgets, and quality requirements.

Follow internal Hazen processes to ensure quality delivery of engineering projects for clients.

Take technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments on small to medium projects.

Perform planning, studies, design, and support of projects through design, construction, and operation.

Evaluate project staff progress and results, and recommend changes to achieve overall project objectives.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Experience in successfully delivering projects spanning multiple years in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary teams.

Experience in planning, design, and construction for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Proficiency with all MS Office based computer software.

Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Self‑starter with attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to present complex issues to non‑technical people.

Preferred Skills

Greater than 12 years of experience with wastewater treatment projects for clients.

Education / License Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in California (preferred in civil engineering).

Preferred Credentials

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Civil / Environmental Engineering is a plus.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer‑paid life insurance, 401(k) employer contribution (after 1 year of service), performance bonus, comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave (after 1 year of service), employee assistance and wellness programs. Typical starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

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