Project Engineer, Site Civil

Position Overview

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Project Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design. This role involves leading site civil design including layout planning, piping/conveyance systems, grading, paving, roadways, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, and managing various stages of project development from conceptual design to construction support. The position can be located at any of our Northern California locations in San Francisco, CA, Concord, CA, and Sacramento, CA.

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 focused on "all things water." Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of water, wastewater, and stormwater management projects. We maintain a low-bureaucracy, high-creativity work environment, recruit top talent, and foster a strong work/life balance and professional camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layout plans including demolition, yard piping, roadways, grading (with coordination of geotechnical investigations), stormwater systems, and paving for water/wastewater projects.
• Utilize topographic surveys and survey control data to inform design.
• Lead conceptual and preliminary design efforts through field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical writing.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and support hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Manage permitting processes, evaluate design alternatives, and coordinate work with sub-consultants.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic design deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals and responding to RFIs, as well as performing site reconnaissance and field investigations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering field.
• 7-15 years of relevant experience in civil/site design.
• California Civil PE License required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and clients.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving for technical challenges.
• Proficient in developing construction drawings from sketches, including site layout, drainage, and grading.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits including 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 organization memberships.
• Compensation: Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.