Assistant Engineer I (Entry-Level)
- Location
- 460 Columbus, OH, Columbus, OH, US
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 11, 2026
About the role
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
