Why WaterSMART | A Hazen Company?
- WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2006 and was acquired by Hazen in late 2024. Hazen was founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation). We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Canada, the UK and Latin America.
- Our work includes collaborative water management consulting and the planning, design, and construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
- This is your opportunity to be part of our growing team of talented, motivated professionals!
The Opportunity – Senior Municipal Engineer
WaterSMART Solutions | A Hazen Company 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Design
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree is 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 experience, education, and geographic location
- Employer‑matched retirement savings program
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
- Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration
- Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work–life balance
Please apply with a cover letter and resume to: ws-careers@hazenandsawyer.com
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will only be responding to those candidates selected for an interview.