Structural Engineer - Early Career

Job Description

Job Description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field) 

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a talented early career Structural Engineer for our Charlotte, NC office. As part of our team in Charlotte, North Carolina, you will have exciting opportunities to help deliver superior solutions to our clients’ most complex water-related challenges. You will provide structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low-rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, treatment facilities, dams, and spillways.

We believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, where you can grow and make a significant impact. While working towards your PE (under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer), you’ll get the chance to learn from and work alongside some of the top talent in our field. This role allows for work on a variety of projects across different areas and disciplines in our industry. You’ll get to work in multiple settings from the field to the office.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated, inquisitive, passionate about the work we do, and have a growth-mindset. Join us in delivering exceptional results and continuous building of our reputation for excellence in the industry.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with senior level structural engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop 
• 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 
• Communicate and work effectively in multi-discipline team environment 
• Participate in fieldwork, site visits (in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors in the Southeastern climate

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering (MS Preferred) 
• Have EIT or in progress of taking the FE 
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit, and/or other software 
• Experience or coursework in reinforced concrete, steel, and reinforced masonry 
• Strong written & verbal communication skills - must be effective communicators and successfully work in multi-discipline team environment 
• Ability to work independently and in group settings 
• Self-starter 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Structural degree concentration 
• Experience in cross-disciplinary teamwork

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