Senior Municipal Engineer

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100 New York, NY Full Time Office Engineer Calgary, AB, CA

Hazen Canada is seeking a  Senior Municipal Engineer  to join our  Calgary, Alberta  office. This senior‑level role will lead and support a wide range of  municipal drinking water and wastewater projects , from early planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and operational support.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical and project management leader, working directly with municipal clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

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 Water SMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. Water SMART 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, studies, design, construction, and commissioning

Provide technical leadership in treatment process selection, development of design criteria, and preparation of engineering deliverables

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality to meet client expectations

Coordinate directly with municipal clients, regulators, and project stakeholders

Collaborate with internal technical specialists and multidisciplinary design teams

Support proposal development and business development initiatives

Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior engineering staff

Monitor project progress and recommend adjustments to achieve project objectives

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering;
Master’s degree an asset

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration

Legally able to work in Canada

12+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; experience working with Alberta municipal clients and regulatory agencies preferred

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects

Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

Proficiency with MS Office and standard engineering software

Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on skills, experience and education

Superior employer‑matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan and additional financial planning support

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