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WaterWastewater Engineer

Hazen And Sawyer


Job Location:

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Knoxville or Chattanooga 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 stormwater management water resources and asset management. Candidates shall have experience in municipal water/wastewater design project management and business development.

Work Setting: Hybrid

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluation planning and design of water wastewater stormwater reuse and infrastructure projects.
  • Project management including organizing staff assignments invoicing budgeting and client deliverables.
  • Supervision of junior staff.
  • Lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations.
  • Construction management services including construction administration project start-up and project closeout.
  • Fieldwork and site visits from design through design and construction may be required with occasional travel.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7 12 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
  • Experience managing interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the clients needs.
  • Experience in successfully delivering projects with collaborative multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience in planning design and construction for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Project management experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capable of interacting effectively with staff clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Self-starter with attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in all MS Office based computer software.
  • PE license is required (TN preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of employment).
  • B.S. degree in Environmental Civil or Biosystems Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Masters) of Science or Engineering from an ABET-accredited U.S. program (other engineering degrees considered case by case).

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.


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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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