Principal Engineer / Senior Principal Engineer

Company: Hazen and Sawyer
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer for our Virginia Beach office. 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, wellfields, dams, 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. Key Responsibilities: Participation in the evaluation, planning, and design of water, wastewater, dams, reuse, and infrastructure projects Participation in a project team from the initial study and conceptual design stages through to the construction of major water related infrastructure projects Fieldwork and site visits from design through construction may be required Other responsibilities may include: Project management of a large project or several small projects Client development and management supported by our local offices Planning, organizing, and supervising staff of engineers on projects Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering PE license Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 5-12 years of experience in planning, design, or construction of water-related projects Experience related to preparing conceptual/feasibility studies, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services Familiarity with engineering and construction management software Capable of supervising staff and managing small projects Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering Proficiency in GIS, CAD/BIM, BioWin, PowerBI, and databases 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

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