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Hazen And Sawyer


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 180000
Posted: 22 October 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Setting:In-person (All in office/field)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead architectural design efforts across our Northeast Region and support the expanding needs of our clients in the water and wastewater this architectural leadership role you will guide and elevate the architectural components of multidisciplinary project teamsoverseeing design quality technical rigor and integrationwhile contributing to the planning design permitting and construction of facilities that support and protect critical water infrastructure.

The Senior Architect will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects within the water space including but not limited to:

  • Drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Water resource and conveyance structures
  • Associated buildings such as administrative spaces laboratories and operational support facilities
  • Renovation rehabilitation and historic restoration of existing facilities and structures

You will play a key role in shaping design strategy elevating architectural excellence and ensuring successful project delivery from concept through construction.

A sample of Hazens Architectural Design can be viewed on our website:

Hazen and Sawyer Architectural Design

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 2400 employees in 90 offices throughout the United States Latin America Canada and the UK.
  • Our Architectural group delivers the personalized service of a small studio backed by the deep resources of a full-service multidisciplinary firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead architectural design from schematic development through constructionready documents ensuring precise technical detailing appropriate material selection construction sequencing and highquality specifications.
  • Review refine and integrate architectural details to ensure constructability clarity durability and full alignment with project goals and standards
  • Collaborate with engineering estimating project management and field staff to produce fully integrated and constructible designs.
  • Coordinate with consultants AHJs and code officials to ensure regulatory compliance with construction requirements.
  • Conduct existing conditions assessments and prepare design and technical reports for water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Lead renovation adaptive reuse and historic restoration efforts including evaluation of structural and architectural integrity preservation of architectural features and integration with modern building systems.
  • Perform construction administration tasks including submittal review responding to RFIs site inspections and field clarifications.
  • Participate in cost estimating scheduling and value engineering efforts to improve constructability and project outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Architecture or BS in Architectural Technology degree from U.S. accredited university
  • 15 years of architectural experience with a strong emphasis on detailing and constructability for infrastructure or public works projects
  • Strong construction administration experience.
  • Ability to develop contract documents including technical drawings and specifications.
  • Proven experience leading projects managing design staff and interfacing with clients.
  • Familiarity with Revit and its capabilities sufficient to oversee and coordinate project delivery.
  • Self-motivated positive collaborative and humble professional demeanor.
  • Willing to travel to project sites throughout the Northeast

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Architect (NY and/or MA licensure preferred).
  • Hands-on experience inconstruction administrationand field coordination.
  • Ability to identify and resolve constructability and detailing issues early in design.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills to clearly convey design intent.
  • Experience with building renovations rehabilitations or historic preservation projects.
  • Commitment to quality assurance technical accuracy and constructible solutions throughout all phases of a project.

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



Required Experience:

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Hazen helps clients address water supply and water quality challenges with solutions tailored to deliver lasting benefits to the communities they serve.

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