Assistant Engineer and Data Scientist - Intelligent Water System

Hazen and Sawyer
Cincinnati, OH, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Arduino Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C++ (Programming Language) Computational Fluid Dynamics Communications Protocols Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Office Modbus
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NumPy Raspberry Pi OPC Unified Architecture SciPy Sensor Fusion Software Deployment Digital Twin Data Processing Google Cloud PIC Microcontroller Real Time Systems Data Ingestion Model Validation Pandas Containerization Scikit Learn Software Library

Job description

  • Develop innovative digital solutions for water systems focused on near-real-time sensor data curation, multimodal sensor fusion, digital twins, predictive control, and predictive maintenance of water related infrastructure
  • Contribute to hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic model development and calibration
  • Develop automated quality assurance and control workflows for data ingestion, model validation, and calibration
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, presentations, and modeling and design reports · Design and implement closed-loop feedback and control logic bridging field instrumentation, edge computing devices, and SCADA/PLC systems
  • Communicate complex AI/ML and control system approaches clearly to internal staff and external clients with varied technical backgrounds
  • Keep up with the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning models

Requirements

Do you have experience in Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering?, * Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering

  • Strong grounding in fluid mechanics; exposure to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) - through coursework, research, or personal projects - is highly valued
  • Proficiency in Python, including data processing and machine learning libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn); experience with C or C++ is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems - from coursework, internship, or professional experience - including an understanding of how field devices communicate with control systems
  • Hands-on experience with embedded systems or microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar), including sensor interfacing, signal acquisition, and real-time processing
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience, * Experience with SCADA systems and PLC logic and automation development
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA)
  • Conducts self-quality reviews before submitting work for additional QA/QC
  • Experience deploying code or models to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) or containerized environments

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance, 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, education and geographical location

About the company

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an entry-level engineer for our Cincinnati/Columbus, Ohio office(s). As part of our design and process teams, you will work on water and wastewater projects, including drinking water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility upgrades, conveyance systems, wellfields, stormwater management, water resources, and asset management.

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.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today’s busy professionals.

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