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Posted August 11, 2026

Water / Wastewater Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer
Saratoga Springs, NY, US Full Time
25USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen is seeking Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 interns for a variety of water-related assignments in our Saratoga Springs office. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or conveyance projects. This opportunity includes working within one (or more) of Hazen's discipline groups, which include: CAD/BIM, civil, electrical, HVAC/plumbing/fire protection, instrumentation and controls, process mechanical, structural, or architectural. Responsibilities include integrating with design teams from initial studies and conceptual design through construction of pipelines, pump stations, and/or treatment facilities and attending field investigations and site visits.

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.
  • Option to Include: Specifications about your region/office/team

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in fieldwork, site visits (mostly in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors in xxx environments-may want to provide any physical specific requirements
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports
  • Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop
  • Manage data for process modeling and design
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
  • Support multiple projects from planning through construction
  • Add responsibilities as required by the specific position

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering (can add specific discipline to the role i.e. construction management, electrical, applied science)
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, GIS
  • Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
  • Prior experience in the water/wastewater industry
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering

What We Offer:

  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
  • Professional guidance and career counseling
  • Direct mentorship with experienced engineers
  • Experience with a variety of disciplines within the water industry
  • Exposure to the environmental consulting industry
  • Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation


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