Assistant Engineer I (Entry-level)
Saratoga Springs, NY - USA
Job Summary
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking entry-level engineers for our Saratoga Springs NYoffice. We welcome December 2026 graduates to apply. As part of our design and process teams you will work on water and wastewater projects including drinking water/wastewater treatment facility upgrades biosolids planning and facility design conveyance systems 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 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 2000 employees in 70 offices throughout the United States Latin America Canada and the UK.
- A flexible hybrid work schedule supports todays busy professionals.
- Work with a growing team of passionate individuals that collaborate to advance your knowledge and career potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing engineering deliverables including sampling studies condition assessments process modeling hydraulic modeling and design reports
- Prepare engineering specifications data sheets sketches drawings and perform engineering calculations
- Manage data for modeling and design
- Attend client and internal project management meetings
- Support multiple projects from planning through construction
- Participate in fieldwork and site visits
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in environmental civil or chemical 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
- Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in environmental civil or chemical
- 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 $75000 - $95000 depending on skills experience and education
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Hazen helps clients address water supply and water quality challenges with solutions tailored to deliver lasting benefits to the communities they serve.