Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)

Hazen and SawyerHazen and SawyerColumbus, Ohio, United States
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Posted

9/4/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

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Work style

Hybrid

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Core responsibilities

The assistant engineer will prepare engineering deliverables, conduct site visits, and manage data for modeling and design projects. They will work directly with senior engineers to support environmental infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or agricultural engineering. Applicants should have 0-2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key skills

Engineering deliverablesSampling studiesCondition assessmentsProcess modelingHydraulicsDesign reportsData managementProject managementEquipment selectionFieldworkSite visitsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunicationSelf-motivationOrganizationAttention to detail

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Hazen and Sawyer

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

2,337

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

As Hazen marks 75 years, we celebrate a legacy of absolute commitment to our clients while delivering the best technical work available anywhere. By fostering a culture rich with collaboration, opportunity, and support, we've retained a small-firm feel even as we've expanded to be the water industry's largest firm solely devoted to all things water. Our focus on water prepares us to handle the exceptional challenges facing the industry: adapting to new regulations and changes in supply or demand; targeting stretched budgets for optimal ROI; developing resilience to drought, floods, severe storms, and wildfires; charting a course into the digital age; and much, much more. Our focus on water also makes us home to many of the world’s top water experts and rising talents, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. If you have a water challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution. Visit our website to view a full list of all Hazen office locations across the country and around the world.

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Job categories

EngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityConstructionConsulting

Description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field)  Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Columbus, Ohio office. As part of our team you will work on drinking water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility upgrade and design, conveyance system analysis, stormwater management, water resources studies, and asset 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. * A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.  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 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  Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or agricultural 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 * 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

Requirements

  • Engineering deliverables
  • Sampling studies
  • Condition assessments
  • Process modeling
  • Hydraulics
  • Design reports
  • Data management
  • Project management
  • Equipment selection
  • Fieldwork
  • Site visits
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Communication
  • Self-motivation
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Prescription plans
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development

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