Design Associate I

About the Role

The Haskell Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level civil / environmental engineer to join our industrial wastewater team. You will play a pivotal role in executing the complete lifecycle of projects, from conceptualization through engineering, design, procurement, and construction and start-up support. Your work will be directed by senior industrial wastewater engineers. You will work directly with Haskell design and construction teams in support of design-only and integrated design-build industrial wastewater treatment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop efficient and sustainable industrial wastewater system designs.
• Conduct research and gather and analyze data to understand the specific requirements and challenges of various industries and their wastewater profiles.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform engineering calculations related to wastewater treatment system design, including process design and system hydraulics.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies, and risk assessments related to wastewater systems.
• Participate in field visits to industrial sites to gather data, assess existing systems, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support the development of proposals and project reports, presenting technical information clearly and concisely.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control engineers in developing project design drawings and specifications.
• Work directly with equipment manufacturers in selecting and specifying wastewater treatment equipment.
• Assist Haskell construction teams in reviewing Equipment Submittals and Requests-for-Information (RFIs).
• Work with and be mentored by senior staff in developing your engineering skills and advancing your professional growth.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Strong academic background in fluid mechanics, water/wastewater treatment processes, and environmental chemistry.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment technologies such as activated sludge, biological treatment, chemical precipitation, advanced oxidation, and membrane filtration.
• Familiarity of industrial wastewater hydraulics.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools, including MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit or BIM.
• Strong personal management skills, including the ability to manage commitments.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to take the initiative to research, analyze and solve technical problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Commitment to quality and project safety.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information.
• Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.