Assistant Engineer, Structural

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Birmingham office with 0-4 years of experience. The position will include performing structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low-rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, treatment facilities, dams, and spillways. 

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: 

• Computer-aided design (AutoCAD, Revit drafting/modeling, STAAD)
• Full structural design based on governing building codes and design standards
• Performing construction management tasks such as shop drawings reviews, responding to RFIs, and field inspections
• Writing technical reports and assist in the development of drawings and specifications for construction
• Candidates must be effective communicators and successfully work in multi-discipline team environment 

Required Qualifications: 

• 0-4 years of experience
• BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus preferred 
• Candidates must have or be in progress of obtaining EIT status via successful completion of the FE exam
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other software
• Experience or coursework in reinforced concrete, steel, and reinforced masonry  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• EIT certification/PE
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil Engineering (with a Structural Concentration) or Structural Engineering

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