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Senior Wastewater Project Manager

Hazen And Sawyer


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 200000 - 230000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager for our Sacramento California office. As part of our design and process teams you will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects. This will encompass all phases of design including conceptual/feasibility evaluations project management preparation of design reports permitting development of construction drawings and specifications and support of construction services.

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 2400 employees in 90 offices throughout the United States Latin America Canada and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports todays busy professionals.
  • The Sacramento Hazen office is a welcoming growing team made up of both young professionals and experienced staff who enjoy staying connected through year round activities outside the office.
  • With a central location the office offers easy access to nearby communities and flexible living options.
  • Employees also benefit from close proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and destinations including Lake Tahoe and Napa Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing technical treatment strategies selecting treatment processes developing process design criteria and delivering projects.
  • Direct coordination and collaboration with clients.
  • Coordination with internal technical specialists in all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.
  • Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objective
  • Planning design permitting and construction of wastewater-related projects.
  • Manage interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the clients needs
  • Task responsibilities will include project management preparation of assessment and design reports performing design calculations equipment sizing/selection preparation of construction documents and support needs for construction management/commissioning.
  • Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.
  • Candidate shall also be able to lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations.
  • The position will lead to an increasing level of client development and management commensurate with experience supported by our local office and firm-wide technical resources
  • Business development activities including making site visits to pre-position for projects participating in proposal preparation and project interviews developing scope schedule and budget for approved pursuits and leading pursuits for wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in civil/environmental engineering
  • PE license (California preferred)
  • 12 years of experience in the field of wastewater-related infrastructure including project management (planning design and construction)
  • Experience in successfully delivering projects spanning multiple years in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proficient in all MS Office based computer software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capable of interacting effectively with staff clients and regulatory agencies
  • Self-starter with attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be capable of presenting complex issues to nontechnical people

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Civil/Environmental Engineering
  • Experience managing projects with fees of $2M or more
  • Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients
  • Experience recruiting staff
  • Engagement in professional society leadership roles
  • Familiarity with CADD GIS Revit and/or other software

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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Hazen helps clients address water supply and water quality challenges with solutions tailored to deliver lasting benefits to the communities they serve.

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