Assistant Engineer, Electrical
Company: Hazen And Sawyer
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an
Electrical Engineer for our Birmingham office with 0-4 years of
experience. Qualified candidates should have an interest in
industrial power design, including medium and low voltage
electrical power distribution, generator design, motor control,
VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities.
Candidates should have a basic understanding of the NEC and related
Codes. Candidates must have good communication skills, including
interaction with senior engineers, clients, and contractors (for
experienced candidates). 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. We
have a strong backlog of work and a reputation for excellence - if
you are up to the challenge, we would love you to join our team!
Key Responsibilities may include: Support the lead electrical
engineer on multiple concurrent projects for water and wastewater
facilities. Prepare project specifications Perform conductor
sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting, and
other electrical calculations Coordinate with civil,
process-mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and
instrumentation disciplines Perform site visits as needed Perform
electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the
project Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP
as required by the project Review shop drawings and respond to
requests for information Support the lead electrical engineer to
perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required
by the project Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering 0-4 years of relevant experience in heavy
industrial electrical engineering and design EIT certification or
ability to obtain within 1 year of employment Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with industrial power distribution
systems Prior experience in water/wastewater industry Experience in
Microsoft Office products AutoCAD, Revit BIM software and SKM
and/or ETAP power systems software experience Experience with
instrumentation and control systems is a plus, including field and
panel instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs 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, and education
Keywords: Hazen And Sawyer, Tuscaloosa , Assistant Engineer, Electrical, Engineering , Birmingham, Alabama
