Why Hazen and Sawyer:
- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), Hazen is an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
- Water management consulting company WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. WaterSMART was acquired by Hazen and Sawyer (“Hazen”) in 2024 and is now known as Hazen Canada.
- 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 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
The Opportunity – Engineer in Training
Hazen Canada is seeking an Engineer in Training with a passion for water to join our Calgary, Alberta office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide project support to project leads, as assigned.
- Participate in development of project proposals.
- Participate in the preparation and updating of project workplans, budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate and help to facilitate internal and external project meetings.
- Prepare meeting minutes, project reports and communication materials.
- Conduct research as assigned.
- Participate in business development opportunities.
- Provide technical writing and editing support as requested.
- Attend occasional conferences and seminars.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- BSc in an engineering program, preferably environmental, civil or chemical.
- MSc in a related program an asset.
- Education or experience related to water a significant asset.
- Registered or able to register as an EIT with APEGA.
- Candidates should possess sufficient coding experience to independently develop and maintain production-quality Python and R workflows with minimal supervision and should not require extensive training in scripting, version control, or model post-processing techniques.
- Experience using Git and GitHub (or equivalent version-control platforms) to manage code, document workflows, maintain reproducible analyses, collaborate across technical teams, and track changes to modeling tools, scripts, and project deliverables.
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
- Fully proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software
- Understanding of water use in Alberta (industry, irrigation, agriculture, municipal, etc.) and climate adaption principals.
- Ability to provide project management support and to begin to lead small projects as skills develop.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Alberta regulatory frameworks, water licencing and water-related Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and cascading regulations.
- Experience in an engineering consulting organization a significant asset
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on skills, experience and education
- Superior employer-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan and additional financial planning support
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and reimbursement for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work–life balance (3 days in office)
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering program, preferably environmental, civil, or chemical engineering
- Registered or eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA
- Sufficient coding experience to independently develop and maintain production-quality Python and R workflows
- Experience with Git and GitHub or equivalent version-control platforms
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of water use in Alberta and climate adaptation principles
- Ability to provide project management support and begin leading small projects
- Master of Science in a related program
- Education or experience related to water
- Working knowledge of Alberta regulatory frameworks, water licensing, and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act regulations
- Experience in an engineering consulting organization
What We Do
As Hazen marks 75 years, we celebrate a legacy of absolute commitment to our clients while delivering the best technical work available anywhere. By fostering a culture rich with collaboration, opportunity, and support, we've retained a small-firm feel even as we've expanded to be the water industry's largest firm solely devoted to all things water. Our focus on water prepares us to handle the exceptional challenges facing the industry: adapting to new regulations and changes in supply or demand; targeting stretched budgets for optimal ROI; developing resilience to drought, floods, severe storms, and wildfires; charting a course into the digital age; and much, much more. Our focus on water also makes us home to many of the world’s top water experts and rising talents, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. If you have a water challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution. Visit our website to view a full list of all Hazen office locations across the country and around the world.
