Assistant Engineer - Electrical

Position Overview

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Assistant Engineer for our Cincinnati, OH or Louisville, KY offices. As part of our Electrical team, you will provide electrical design for water and wastewater facility projects. Qualified candidates should have an interest in industrial power systems design, including low voltage electrical power distribution, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities. Familiarity with the NEC and related Codes is required.

Why Hazen and Sawyer: Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), our employee-owned company focuses on "all things water." We design and oversee the construction of environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater management whilst fostering a low-bureaucracy, high-creativity work environment. With over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices across multiple regions and a flexible hybrid work schedule, we empower our professionals with challenging assignments and the tools to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an electrical designer on projects for water and wastewater facilities.
• Execute redline markups from engineers.
• Size conduit and wire.
• Lay out electrical distribution equipment.
• Design lighting systems.
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience; this is an entry-level position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or expected within the next 6 months).
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit BIM software is desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 organization memberships.
• Starting pay range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.